Kokrajhar Museum

Agricultural Implements

stick for carrying bamboo weight basket

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Stick for carrying bamboo weight basket

Banka

Sarania Kachari

Bamboo

Banka is made of bamboo stick vertically sliced into two halves. It is used to carry heavy loads on weight baskets. Bags or loads are hung on the edges of the banka, and the person carrying it balances the banka on his shoulders. It is a convenient way to carry loads from one place to another.

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