| Title | वेत - Veta (Cane)वेत Veta |
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| Description | Veta (Cane) is used for binding, weaving, and decorative elements. Tensile strength is approximately 50-100 MPa. Flexible and lightweight. Requires soaking before use to increase pliability. |
| Tags | बेंत Bent Cane Rattan Weaving वेत Veta Binding |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-385801447-20-11-25-VC |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/cane |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/cane |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 1 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Plant-based Material Natural Fiber Plant Fiber |
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| Regions | Meghalaya Assam Kerala Arunachal Pradesh |
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| Time Periods | Prehistoric Contemporary |
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| Sources | Forests of Northeast India Local forests in West Siang district |
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| Properties | Tensile strength: 15-30 MPa Density: 0.6-0.9 g/cm³ Moisture content: 10-14% Tensile strength: 50-100 MPa Density: 400-600 kg/m³ Moisture content: 15-20% (soaked) Flexural strength: 20-40 MPa |
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| Uses | Weaving Binding Furniture Basketry Roofing Decorative elements |
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| Materials | Vamsha (Bamboo) Kāshtha (Wood) बांस - Bāns (Bamboo) काष्ठ - Kāshtha (Timber) |
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| Styles | Vernacular architecture of Northeast India |
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| Categories | Dwelling Furniture Temple |
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| Notes |
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| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Akashiganga Temple Along West Siang | Primary | 100% |