Kabui –Naga Household Handicrafts: The Mirror of Cultural Identity

Khulem Manglembi Devi

doi:https://doi.org/10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V7I6P105

Research Article | Open Access

Volume 7 | Issue 6 | Year 2020 | Article Id. IJHSS-V7I6P105 | DOI : https://doi.org/10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V7I6P105

Kabui –Naga Household Handicrafts: The Mirror of Cultural Identity

Khulem Manglembi Devi, Hijam Sarojini Devi, Moirangthem Maltina Devi

Citation :

Khulem Manglembi Devi, Hijam Sarojini Devi, Moirangthem Maltina Devi, "Kabui –Naga Household Handicrafts: The Mirror of Cultural Identity," International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, vol. 7, no. 6, pp. 33-36, 2020. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V7I6P105

Abstract

The Kabuis(Rongmeis), a recognized Scheduled tribe of Manipur, largely inhabit the hill ranges of Tamenglong District of Manipursince for hundreds of years. Manipur lies under the sub-tropical region, and the majority (92 %) of the various tribal communities inhabit the hill areas of the state. Handicraft products help them to meet the needs of the people in the hilly habitat. Although the world is changing and nothing is static, the role and use of bamboo and cane in the life of the Kabuis remained over time. The material culture of the Kabuis, as other people do, has a close relationship with natural resources available in and around their habitat. Handicrafts are innovative products made by hand's skill without the help of modern machinery and equipment. Strips of bamboo and cane are extensively used to manufacture different utility and decorative items. These eco-friendly products are light in weight and have their style and elegance, and have cultural significance. Different communities around the world have their specific designs of bamboo and cane crafts products. Other materials, such as wood, horn, etc., are also used to prepare utensils for household purposes. The present paper endeavors to study the handicrafts of Kabui- Naga of Manipur with special reference to household purposes.

Keywords

Kabui-Nagas, Cultural identity

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