The Rono is a finely made wooden pestle that the Reang Tribe of Tripura makes as a household object chiefly for pounding grains, spices, and other food products. This pestle is presently preserved in the Indian Museum, Kolkata, and exemplifies the ingenuity with which tribal domestic craftsmanship is implemented. The wooden pestle is made by joining two pieces of wood, having broad ends which gradually narrow down towards the center where they meet firmly. This provides the characteristic of durability and balance that make it possible to manual grind effectively. Using locally available hardwoods ensures the longevity of the tool despite the regular heavy usage.
Preparation of food is a communal and cultural activity practiced among the Reang people, and the Rono plays a certain centrality in such processes. More than just a tool for pounding, it represents many things: self-reliance, the essence of making skillfully from natural resources that are altogether useful in daily life. This artefact establishes the Reang tribe's profound relationship with nature since everything is sustainably sourced, handmade, and passed on from generation to generation. Thus, the Rono remains a subtle yet powerful symbol of traditional rural life and craftsmanship of the northeastern tribal communities in India.