essay

Handicrafts and textiles

hill societies, their modernisation : a study of north east with special reference to garo hillsNew Delhi • Published In 1995 • Pages: 121-124

By: Sangma, Martin R..

Abstract
This article describes Garo handicrafts, including mats and baskets, winnowing fans and nets, stools and spoons; and weaving, which is women's work. The government has set up Handicraft and Weaving Training Centers to spur economic development.
Subjects
Knots and lashings
Mats and basketry
Woven and other interworked fabrics
Woodworking
Heating and lighting equipment
culture
Garo
HRAF PubDate
1999
Region
Asia
Sub Region
South Asia
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Unknown
Analyst
Ian Skoggard ; 1998
Field Date
not specified
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
Garo Hills Autonomous District, Meghalaya State, India
Notes
[Martin R. Sangma]
Includes bibliographical references (p. 124)
LCCN
95910488
LCSH
Garo (Indic people)