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 Cane, bamboo and wood are
used for carving and engraving of various designs of craftworks.
Pestles and mortars for pounding rice, handles for knives, daos, spate,
hoes, canoes, baskets, trays, mats, sunshades, rain shades, containers and
other articles are made by the Jaintias.
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 At Larnai
village, earthen pots known as Kchu larnai are made without the
potter's wheel. Lac or red resin dye is also important like that of
pottery industry of the Northern Jaintia Hills.
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The Jaintias are known
for
their rich art and culture. Hand woven traditional costumes worn
during dances and festivals will draw anybody's attention and earn
appreciation.
The Jaintia
music and dance is very rich accompanied by different musical
instruments such as bhuri ( a clarionet like flute), bom (big drum), flute
(ka chawiang) and others. 