This traditional cone-shaped sieve called Marang Jokar is a wonderful example of a day-to-day craftsmanship of the Rabha tribe of Assam and Meghalaya. This sieve, made with bamboo, is practically meant for filtering grains, sieving flour, and separating impurities from food items.The structure is conical in shape with a pointed base and a wide circular mouth. The body is carefully woven using flat split bamboo strips, providing the right bastion of durability and filtering properties. The circular rim is reinforced by a flat bamboo strip and secured with finer bamboo ties to a guarantee use for long without deformation.
The whole thing about these sieves from their matter to the weave signifies how in-depth the Rabha community knows bamboo and how much they depend on all those eco-friendly biodegradable tools for their day-to-day life. This sieve is light as well as sturdy and is usually done through communities that pass the weaving techniques from one generation to the next.