| Title | तृण - Trina (Thatch)तृण Trina |
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| Description | Trina (Thatch) is a traditional roofing material made from dried grasses or reeds. Provides insulation and weather protection. Requires regular maintenance and replacement. Highly flammable if not treated. |
| Tags | तृण Trina Thatch Grass Roofing Insulation Flammability Maintenance Straw |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-605885070-20-11-25-TI |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/thatch |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/thatch |
| Total Sites | 2 |
| Primary Sites | 2 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Dried Grass Reeds Elephant Grass Rice Straw Water Reed |
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| Regions | Manipur Kerala West Bengal |
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| Time Periods | Ancient times Medieval Period CE Present Ancient Medieval Modern |
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| Dynasties | Local rulers of Manipur Meitei |
| Sources | Local grasslands Reed beds Rice paddies |
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| Properties | Thermal Conductivity: 0.05-0.08 W/mK Density: 100-200 kg/m³ Water Absorption: High (requires proper layering) Lifespan: 10-20 years (with maintenance) Thermal conductivity: 0.05-0.08 W/mK Moisture absorption: High Fire resistance: Low (untreated) |
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| Uses | Roofing Wall cladding (temporary) Insulation |
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| Materials | Bamboo (for structure) Rope (for binding) Mud (as sealant) बांस - Bānsa (Bamboo) काष्ठ - Kāshtha (Timber) मिट्टी - Mitti (Clay) |
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| Styles | Vernacular architecture Rural housing |
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| Categories | Residential Buildings Agricultural Structures Temporary Shelters Residential Agricultural |
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| Notes |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Traditional Building Techniques in India | Book | Thatch roofing details |
| Traditional Building Materials of India | Book | Thatch properties and uses |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Sanamahi Temple Imphal | Primary | 100% | |
| Sanamahi Temple Imphal | Primary | 100% |