LEPCHAS AND THEIR LANGUISHING CRAFT-DESIGN CULTURE

Garvita Sharma; Anjali Karolia

doi:10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i1.2024.1122

Authors

Garvita Sharma PhD Scholar, Department of Clothing and Textiles, Faculty of Family and Community Sciences, the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, India
Anjali Karolia Professor, Department of Clothing and Textiles, Faculty of Family and Community Sciences, the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i1.2024.1122

Keywords:

Bamboo Hat, Dumpra, Lepcha, Loin Loom, Traditional Craft

Abstract [English]

The Lepcha, an indigenous tribe in Sikkim, revere nature and adhere to Mun and Bongthing, their traditional polytheistic, animistic, and syncretic belief systems. Their ancestral arts and crafts, like loin loom weaving and bamboo hat-making, face threats from modernization and globalization. This paper aims to chronicle the Lepchas' craftsmanship in Sikkim to conserve their knowledge, techniques, and artisanal abilities. Documenting these crafts will foster understanding and appreciation for their cultural practices and history, providing a valuable reference for researchers, historians, and those interested in the Lepchas' rich craft tradition. The information for this study has been gathered from both primary and secondary sources.

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