A typical torch made of crushed or split bamboo is known to come from the Konyak Naga tribe of Nagaland, India. Used by binding split bamboo tightly together, these sticks serve as handy sources of illumination and are also lightweight. This innovative extreme form of torch was used to illuminate activities done between nighttime hours in rural places and forested areas before modern lighting took over. Konyak Nagas are proud warrior descendant natives who have an identity of distinct craftsmanship like these torches, used for killing their prey alive, for patrols at night and traveling from one village to another after dark. Because of its abundance and its tendency to burn well, bamboo was the best materials for producing torches that burned brighter and more safely.
About the torches, they would usually light up at one end, or they would have a hand-held size feature. In some instances, they might be put on walking aids or attached to stay outside as part of communal activities or festivals, symbolizing light and security. This format, as a bundle, also allows the users to control the burn duration by adding or removing sticks when they think it would last long enough for the intended use. This is a utility object that speaks of the close affinity the Konyaks share with nature, wherein they would typically style make the impromptu and daily needs with whatever was available and crafted, all known and learned since time immemorial. My simple torch made out of bamboo signifies a crucial aspect of traditional livelihood systems; it embodies the values of conservation, practicality, and continuity of culture