bAG manufacturing is an important aspect of Assam’s gesture heritage in tribes such as Bodo, Karbi, Tiwa and Rabha.
These bags are an integral part of their lives and are intertwined with their socio-cultural, religious, economic and daily life.
Many tribal communities in Assam are actively adopting and using traditional homemade bags. These bags are essential practical projects and symbols of social and cultural identity. The unique weaving patterns, colors and designs on the bag represent the tribe’s unique cultural heritage.
These bags are popular in markets and temple visits and are increasingly becoming the first choice for workers and school students.
Students in rural Assam prefer to carry books in these homemade shoulder bags because they are lightweight, durable, easy to handle and clean, especially stylish.
Most of these bags are made locally on traditional looms and many schools in Assam have incorporated them into part of the cultural awareness program.
The unique identity weaving into these bags is safe for the foreseeable future, as younger generations also use them with pride.
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A woman with Tiwa bag on the way to shopping
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A girl brings a book to a kibbean bag
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Convenient tradition: The unique woven patterns, colors and patterns on the bag represent the unique cultural heritage of the tribe, but the bag is a practical companion for people in daily activities.
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Fashion Statement: A group of women with suspender bags at the weekly market.
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Unique spectrum: Lines of various shades are used to make bags.
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Caution Weaving: Traditional looms are used to make the Kalby community in Kalby Anlong District, Assam.
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Deft Hands: A girl works on a traditional Tiwa loom, which is simple and cost-effective.
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Jewelry on the crown: A tiwa bag is dragged onto the broom grass, which returns from the field.
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Go to school: School students in Kalby Elon district of Assam are using traditional bags
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Lasting Legacy: These bags are popular among young people, ensuring that the tradition of making bags remains safe.
publishing – April 20, 2025 at 11:09 am IST
