Kerang

A coarse bark cloth made by women of the Gadaba community in Odisha. The fibres are derived from the inner bark of local plants, processed into threads and woven on a backstrap loom. It is used to make kisalo, a two-part garment worn by women for ritualistic and everyday purposes.

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