Woman Making Thin Bamboo Sticks for Paddy Craft

24-Mar-2026

This photo shows a woman of the Bhottada tribe sitting at home, demonstrating the process of Dhan Shilpkala (paddy craft). In it, the woman is peeling bamboo sticks to make them thinner so that shapes for the paddy craft can be created. Talking about their general attire and clothing, she is wearing a saree, bangles on her hands, and a necklace woven with gold in black thread or pearls around her neck. Their hands have tattoos (godna) engraved on them. Meanwhile, they wear studs (bunde) or earrings (baali) in their ears and wear a nose ring (bulaki) on both sides of their nose.