Tharu Fishing Net
Traditional Crafts

Tharu Fishing Net

Traditional cast net made from natural fiber, used by Tharu communities in the Surkhet flatlands. Features hand-knotted mesh with clay weights characteristic of Tharu fishing tradition.

Object Details

Period / Date Early 20th Century
Material Natural Fiber, Clay
Dimensions 3m diameter when cast
Provenance Tharu community, Surkhet Terai
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