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    Manage No EE00001410
    Country Bangladesh
    ICH Domain Traditional craft skills
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    All over the country
Description Disclaimer : ‘Art of Making Traditional Fishing Gears and Crafts’ is not an element officially designated by the government of Bangladesh and thus tentatively named by ichLinks secretariat to introduce the cultural expression with the name indicated above. We welcome your valuable comments and feedback about ‘Art of Making Traditional Fishing Gears and Crafts’ and its information presented on this page. Bangladesh has many rivers all over the country. It is blessed with lots of inland water sources rich with diverse fish species. Catching fish from them is an engrained part of the local villagers’ culture. Many people, particularly in the rural areas, are either directly or indirectly dependent on fish harvesting. Fishing communities in the rural areas use different types of fishing gear to catch fish for a living. Among them, fishing nets, fishing traps, hooks and lines, wounding gear, and fish aggregation devices are widely used in Bangladesh. Various types of materials are used to make fishing gear, including netting, twine, plastic, clip and swivel, rope, steel wire, combination wire rope, purse ring, polyester, nylon, cotton, mixed fiber, floats and sinkers, bamboo, wood, etc. Some fishing crafts are indigenous, while others are modern. They are all essential for large-scale fishing.
Social and cultural significance Fishing gear and crafts have important social and cultural implications. Those who make fishing traps out of bamboo share a close social and cultural relationship with fishermen and fishing communities. The fishermen naturally depend on the bamboo crafters to catch fish efficiently. Bamboo and fish are commonly exchanged between these two groups, strengthening their relationship and cultural bonds in the long run. Moreover, traditional methods of catching fish with traditional traps and crafts form part of their indigenous knowledge system.
Transmission method Making fishing gears and crafts is a cottage industry in which many people participate. The shape and size of fishing gear and crafts depend on their purposes as well as on the type of water they will be used in. Freshwater fishing gear and crafts used in rural areas of Bangladesh mostly take traditional forms without modifications over a long period of time. However, every fishing net, craft, and device has a unique shape, design, and usage. They are made of different materials. Some are made of bamboo while others are made of thread, nylon, wood, or iron. Different equipment is used in different settings. Some fishing crafts are designed for catching fish in the wetland areas while others are made for those in the canals. The types of tools are handpicked according to the fish size and fishing location. Thus, each tool has a unique style distinct from the others. The different fishing gear and crafts allow people to embody their creative expressions. The more the fishing gear and crafts are used, the more the artistic expressions flourish. Using traditional gear and crafts also ensures sustainable fishing and use of natural resources, which is crucial for the next generations.

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