THEY CAME FROM INDIA BRINGING THEIR CULTURAL LEGACY.
The East Immigrants who were brought from India to Trinidad to work on the sùgar estates possessed a variety of specialized skills which were part of their cultural legacy. Many were artisans and craftsmen and some made a modest living making and selling their handcrafted items. The basket makers were called "tokra-walas " and they were often seen on the streets selling their large baskets that were used for putting items of clothing. Basket weaving was, and still is, an age old tradition still practiced especially be indigenous tribes throughout the world . Long ago when there were no cupboards, plates, or bowls to hold your belongings, baskets served as indispensable items that had multiple purposes. They allowed people to carry water, clothing, food, and much more. Photos courtesy Scott Henderson and Adrian Coulling (2nd photo) (Source: Virtual Museum of T&T, May 3, 2023)
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