Halbi Village Life

Bhatpal village, Bastar District, MP India
1967-1978

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Threshing by foot - Miri's mother, Ramborti and Buday.
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Budri drying paddy and making leaf dishes.
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Suki with Sukmati and Potlin husking rice.
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Budri husking rice with foot propelled husker while holding Sukuntula.
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Budri and friend using foot husker 1978
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Potlin winnowing husked rice using the 'sup' winnowing basket.
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Budri winnowing rice in the 'sup' winnowing basket.
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Raibari grinding rice for 'pej' gruel.
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Buday's mother grinding rice for gruel.
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Grinding

Betsy trying out the grinding wheel with Ramborti helping turn it. Right behind Ramborti is Budai. The grain being ground is used to make a staple gruel called 'pej'.
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Sonmati working in her yard.
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Thibu pounding tamarind to remove the husks.

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