2019
DOI: 10.32859/era.18.27.1-10
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Bamboo - The ‘Timber’ of Mao-Naga Community

Abstract: Background: Bamboos are group of plants of wide ranging cultural and economic values to local communities. The present study was carried out to understand the importance of bamboos for the Mao-Naga community of Manipur, India, and the associated Traditional Knowledge.Methods: Ten artisans (two females and eight males) were selected purposively for the study. Open-ended interviews conducted in person, and telephonic interviews were used to collect data. Prior Informed Consent (PIC) was taken from the knowledge … Show more

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“…It is one of the most important building materials used by humans because of its elasticity, lightness and strength. The special property of a bamboo is, fast to grow and short harvest periods (Lokho & Narasimhan, 2019) and also because of its high mechanical properties (Yu, 2007). Bamboo plays a very important role for the Asians and also for the South American as it is closely associated with their survival and culture (Wong 2004).…”
Section: Introdutionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…It is one of the most important building materials used by humans because of its elasticity, lightness and strength. The special property of a bamboo is, fast to grow and short harvest periods (Lokho & Narasimhan, 2019) and also because of its high mechanical properties (Yu, 2007). Bamboo plays a very important role for the Asians and also for the South American as it is closely associated with their survival and culture (Wong 2004).…”
Section: Introdutionmentioning
confidence: 99%