.:. Halbi Village Life

Bhatpal village, Bastar District, MP India1967-1978

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Threshing by foot - Miri's mother, Ramborti and Buday.

Budri drying paddy and making leaf dishes.

Suki with Sukmati and Potlin husking rice.

Budri husking rice with foot propelled husker while holding Sukuntula.

Budri and friend using foot husker 1978

Potlin winnowing husked rice using the 'sup' winnowing basket.

Budri winnowing rice in the 'sup' winnowing basket.

Raibari grinding rice for 'pej' gruel.

Buday's mother grinding rice for gruel.

Grinding

Betsy trying out the grinding wheel with Ramborti helping turn it. Right behind Ramborti is Budai. The grain being ground is used to make a staple gruel called 'pej'.

Sonmati working in her yard.

Thibu pounding tamarind to remove the husks.

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