Transmission of Traditional Knowledge: Elderly Woman Teaching Paddy Craft to the Next Generation

24-Mar-2026

The photo shown is from Kenduguda village in the Nabarangpur district of Odisha, where an elderly grandmother is teaching paddy craft to a young girl from the next generation. The main purpose of this practice is to ensure that this traditional art form remains alive and continues to be passed down to future generations. Paddy craft is a traditional art practiced by the Bhotada tribal community of Odisha. This craft is primarily made using paddy grains. In addition, thin bamboo sticks and colorful threads are used to create various designs. In this art form, long-grain paddy is used instead of regular paddy to make the craft more durable and aesthetically appealing.