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Tapari: A traditional Leaf Plate and culture of Nepal

Tapari: A traditional Leaf Plate and culture of Nepal

By Rashmi DahalPublished 3 years ago 4 min read
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Tapari: A traditional Leaf Plate and culture of Nepal

After the momos (traditional plates) at Tapari College and a heated discussion with Bidhan Kobie about the future, the idea of starting a business came up. We decided to explore the idea of making a better plate that would add value to the tapers we use. We learned and worked on a variety of leaves such as pine, palm, corn, and areca trees to make better leaf plates.

We went to India to analyze the hot metal market and its use. We found that the Areca tree produces leaves that are useful in producing leaf plates. We have tried new products such as mapping Nepal, making areca sheets for hats, and printing plates, which we could sell as souvenirs.

The use of leaves in bowls and plates is a common practice in Nepali culture, be it street food plates or something else. Various fast food chains use products made from ripe green leaves of the sal tree (Srearea robusta), but they are discarded and environmentally friendly. We also try new products, such as a map of Nepal molded from Areca leaves, hats, and printed plates that can be sold as souvenirs.

Nepalese often uses plates and dishes of fresh leaves on many occasions, including religious rituals, rice-eating ceremonies, numerous holidays, boys, and wedding ceremonies. Because of the religious significance of these customs and practices, the leaves are widely used. One such practice, practiced by various communities in Nepal is the plate and leaf bowl.

Nepalese use a variety of fresh leafy vegetables and bowls on many occasions, including religious rituals, children's rice festivals, many feasts, festivals, boycotts, and wedding ceremonies. Tabari (Duna Bota) is a discarded leaf plate or dish made by sewing salon ko part on a small bamboo stick. The plate and bowl of the new leaf are used for a variety of purposes, including religious rites, ceremonies, and rituals, ceremonies, and plates of dried picnic leaves, restaurants, parties, and village stables.

Tabari, Duna, and Bota are pieces of leaves and flexible dishes made by sewing with small bamboo sticks. Tabari is a curved plate made of several salon leaves and beautiful bamboo sticks (Sinka). A thin bamboo stick, covered with fresh leaves and green thread (Sanka Paat or Doori) is used to make leaf plates.

The leaf plates and discarded containers bear the name Tapari Duna bota, which is made by sewing salt leaves on small bamboo walls. Bota is made from a single leaf sewn into a small container. A rectangular machine for making dried leaf plates was used at one of the pre-wedding events in Bhoj and was given to my friend Pratima for her sons' wedding.

Fresh salad leaves sewn together into large plates for special occasions, food, flower offerings, and custom items placed on a large decorative taper. I have seen how Sita Lamichhane, our neighbor, makes the plates by placing one leaf on top of the other, on the edge of the stalks of scattered leaves and beautiful bamboo sticks. Producing tamari at will, traditional plates made from the leaves of the sal (Sara robusta) plant are used as ceremonial food and to offer sacrifices to gods and goddesses during religious times.

These green dishes are not only used to serve food but also play a major role in many religious and cultural events in Nepal. The broad leaves, glossy surface, and water-repellent properties make it ideal for making plates and dishes from the leaves of the Hhorea robusta tree. Products made from ripe green salt leaves (Shhoresa Robusta) can be produced in a variety of sizes and sizes of plates or containers.

When Nepalese heard the word tamari bota, many thought of it as a momo leaf dish filled with various traditional delicacies, and some associated it with cultural significance and ceremonies. A homemade religious plate called a Duna tamari is not available as a plastic plate. The container advertising enhances Nepali culture and gives us a clean and green option to choose from instead of a disposable plastic plate or cardboard plate.

Newa's signature bowl, Newari Khaja, and rice, fried eggs, fried fish, a suit, and dried meat are served on a plate of traditional leaf tea imported from Nepal. According to Karki, the Duna The Tapari industry produces three Duna Tapari sizes, including plates, plates, and utensils. "In Nepal, it is called tamari," which indicates that the finished product is made from leaves and exported to India.

Wide access and the global trade in paper, plastic, and table metal found in Nepal has led to the replacement of traditional leaf plates. Growers do not know what to do with the leaves they dispose of or use to make plates. A quick way to sew leaves into plates and dishes is a machine that makes it easy to make many plates in one day.

A Vassakorma woman founded the Duna Tapari factory to recycle waste in the forest and earn millions of dollars. The brahmin told me that when Nepali immigrants try to find traditional objects for death practices, they use modern materials and use plastic plates instead of leaves to make doona tamari. When used properly, tamari slabs are in good condition and can be reused, and will not rot on compost plants.

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