Plants used in traditional handicrafts in North eastern Andhra Pradesh

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作者
Reddy, K. N. [2 ]
Pattanaik, Chiranjibi [1 ]
Reddy, C. S. [3 ]
Murthy, E. N. [4 ]
Raju, V. S. [4 ]
机构
[1] Salim Ali Ctr Ornithol & Nat Hist, Deccan Reg Stn, Hyderabad 500017, Andhra Pradesh, India
[2] Laila Impex R&D Ctr, Vijayawada 520007, Andhra Pradesh, India
[3] Natl Remote Sensing Agcy, Dept Bot, Hyderabad 500037, Andhra Pradesh, India
[4] Kakatiya Univ, Dept Bot, Warangal 506009, Andhra Pradesh, India
来源
INDIAN JOURNAL OF TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE | 2008年 / 7卷 / 01期
关键词
traditional handicrafts; Eastern Ghats; Andhra Pradesh;
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Q94 [植物学];
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071001 ;
摘要
The purpose of the study was to collect and document the plants used in traditional handicrafts by tribal people of Andhra Pradesh. A total of 40 plant species were documented, which are used in preparation of different handicrafts like making of rope, toys, meals plate, carry bags, fishing nets, brooms, etc. Among these species, 19 species are trees followed by 8 herbs, 7 climbers and 6 shrubs. Mostly, wood are used for making of furniture and different wood carvings. It has been observed that a very few people are adopting this profession due to less income. For this reason, the traditional knowledge is on sharp decline. There is an urgent need to take necessary steps for uplift the tribal people, who are engaged in handicrafts profession.
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页数:4
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