NOPR Collection:

Selection of different substrates for the cultivation of milky mushroom (Calocybe indica P & C)

2014-04-11T18:15:21Z

Title: Selection of different substrates for the cultivation of milky mushroom (Calocybe indica P & C) Authors: Vijaykumar, Gitte; John, Priya; Ganesh, Kotgire Abstract: Calocybe indica is one of the best edible mushrooms which can be grown at high temperature or summer season. It replaces the non-vegetarian food. The present experiment was conducted to find out the efficacy of different substrates such as paddy straw, wheat straw, soybean straw, coconut coir pith, cotton waste and sugarcane baggase for the cultivation of milky mushroom. Among the six different substrates, wheat straw substrate was superior which recorded minimum days for spawn run 15.67 days, pinhead formation 28.67 days and for first harvest 33.67 days with highest no. of fruit bodies 24.33, highest diameter 7.66 cm, length of stalk 7.86 cm, maximum yield 1463 gm and highest biological efficiency 146.3 %. Paddy straw was the next best superior substrate for cultivation of milky mushroom. Page(s): 434-436

Traditional processing of non- timber forest products in Cachar, Assam, India

2014-04-14T18:12:19Z

Title: Traditional processing of non- timber forest products in Cachar, Assam, India Authors: Dattagupta, Shovan; Gupta, Abhik Abstract: Non timber forest products (NTFPs) play significant role in the protection of the livelihood safety net of the forest dwellers of North East India. The present study has the objectives of documenting the traditional knowledge pertaining to the processing of non-timber forest products in the Inner Line Reserve Forest (ILRF) of Cachar district, Assam, India. This forest harbours about 21 commercially important NTFPs, 8 of which are subjected to different traditional processing techniques before marketing to ensure their durability and enhanced resistance to fungal and insect attacks. The methodology adopted for conducting this study comprised household survey, interview, focal group discussion, and seasonal field surveys with enumeration of important NTFP taxa. Different traditional processing technologies such as smoking of the product on bamboo trays, sun drying on elevated racks, boiling, etc. comprise simple, cost-effective yet efficient ways of value addition to the products. Page(s): 427-433

Design and development of fashion accessories inspired from the hand woven shawls of Nagaland

2014-04-13T18:15:06Z

Title: Design and development of fashion accessories inspired from the hand woven shawls of Nagaland Authors: Karolia, Anjali; Prakash, Richa Abstract: The Nagas, inhabitants of Nagaland, are said to belong to the Indo-Mongoloid stock. Unlike other parts of India, where much of the spinning and weaving, is in the hands of men, in Nagaland it is exclusively the monopoly of women. They mainly weave shawls and mekhalas which range from a simple white cloth to elaborately designed ones. These textiles are mainly produced only for their own consumption and available in the local markets. These textile products require more visibility, which can be achieved through contemporary product design and value addition through design development which can lead to better and wider market acceptability and network. Therefore, the present study was undertaken with the major objective of documenting the history, origin, weaving techniques, motifs and significance of the hand woven shawls of the three tribes of the state, i.e. Ao, Chakhesang and Lotha and then designing fashion accessories inspired from the hand woven textiles and ornaments of Nagaland. Inspired from these textiles fashion accessories, i.e. bags, belts and neckwear were designed and constructed and its market acceptability was studied. The study revealed that the products were highly appealing in the market and there was lot of scope to develop such products. The respondents and shopkeepers also acknowledged that the attempt was very innovative and creative to make people aware of the textiles of Nagaland and the study helped uplift, preserve and popularize the hand woven textiles of the state by product diversification. Page(s): 416-426

Namda - The traditional felted craft of Rajasthan

2014-04-12T18:15:53Z

Title: Namda - The traditional felted craft of Rajasthan Authors: Karolia, Anjali; Sardiwal, Surbhi Abstract: India’s rural arts and handicrafts are the visual expression and technological processes of people living at several cultural, religious and social levels. For centuries Indian arts and crafts have been distinguished for their great aesthetic and functional value. The Indian handicrafts industry is highly labor intensive cottage based industry and de-centralized, being spread all over the country in rural and urban areas. One such traditional craft called Namda is produced since ages in the state of Rajasthan which is famous throughout the world for its profile art treasures, for its scenic beauty and bracing climate so also for its crafts. The present study was an attempt to study the traditional Namda craft of Rajasthan. Efforts were directed towards documenting the traditional Namda art of Tonk and to highlight its unique characteristics with respect to methods, materials, implements, raw materials and surface ornamentation techniques employed. Concern was also given towards reflecting the present scenario of this handicraft industry. Another major objective was to study the socio-economic profile of the craftsmen involved in the craft. Detailed emphasis was also laid on studying the changes that have intruded in the contemporary production practices of this felted rug. Page(s): 409-415