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Kathu raw material

Description: Yosaba Lisu shows what materials are required to make a Kathu. The video also shows how cane sourced from the forest is prepared for Kathu making.
Date: unknown
Duration: 59 minutes 20 seconds
Creator: Jothisey Yobin
Partner: UNT College of Information

Kathu raw material (2)

Description: Yosaba Lisu shows what materials are required to make a Kathu. The video also shows how cane sourced from the forest is prepared for Kathu making.
Date: unknown
Duration: 10 minutes 07 seconds
Creator: Jothisey Yobin
Partner: UNT College of Information

Bikhu (wooden shoulder pads) making

Description: In this video Yosaba Lisu talks about Bikhu, which are wooden shoulder pads attached to Kathu and other traditional baskets for carrying heavy goods. The Bikhu is traditionally only meant for male members of the community.
Date: September 5, 2024
Duration: 41 minutes 09 seconds
Creator: Jothisey Yobin
Partner: UNT College of Information

Weaving techinque

Description: Khuyozi Yobin shows here the very starting point of any weaving. The weaving is started at the base. He demonstrates how different techniques are required to manoeuvre the strips for the desired object.
Date: unknown
Duration: 7 minutes 31 seconds
Creator: Jothisey Yobin
Partner: UNT College of Information

Multiple craft display

Description: In this video, Lisu (Yobin) speaker Gwazadu Yobin describes and shows mutiple Lisu handicrafts. He introduces each item and explains what skills are required to make it.
Date: unknown
Duration: 12 minutes 15 seconds
Creator: Jothisey Yobin
Partner: UNT College of Information

Shipwe weaving

Description: In this video Chamali Lisu shows how the traditional mat is woven.
Date: unknown
Duration: 23 minutes
Creator: Jothisey Yobin
Partner: UNT College of Information

Natuh weaving

Description: Khuyozi Yobin continues the weaving of a Natuh, a traditional Lisu basket meant for various purposes. The video shows the series of steps required to weave a Natuh.
Date: unknown
Duration: 55 seconds
Creator: Jothisey Yobin
Partner: UNT College of Information

Natuh weaving display

Description: Adu Yelimi, who is one of the most well-known Yobin craft experts, shows here how the base of a Natuh is prepared and woven. He also points out a series of steps that a weaver should pay attention to.
Date: unknown
Duration: 5 minutes 01 second
Creator: Jothisey Yobin
Partner: UNT College of Information

Traditional Lisu Crossbow

Description: In this video Adu Yelimi talks about a traditional Lisu crossbow, used in the past primarily for hunting and defence. He also describes the knowledge required to make this traditional crossbow.
Date: unknown
Duration: 4 minutes 45 seconds
Creator: Jothisey Yobin
Partner: UNT College of Information

Gwami wika (subtitled)

Description: Yobin speaker Akhi Yelimi Yobin is from Hazolo village and he describes how to make Gwamiyika (a cane sheath for bottles). He describes how much time it takes and what price it is. He also tells how many cane strips are needed for making it.
Date: January 6, 2023
Duration: 4 minutes 46 seconds
Creator: Jothisey Yobin
Partner: UNT College of Information

Gwami wika

Description: Yobin speaker Akhi Yelimi Yobin is from Hazolo village and he describes how to make Gwamiyika (a cane sheath for bottles). He describes how much time it takes and what price it is. He also tells how many cane strips are needed for making it.
Date: January 6, 2023
Duration: 4 minutes 46 seconds
Creator: Jothisey Yobin
Partner: UNT College of Information

Chey (Lisu traditional Crossbow)

Description: Yobin (Lisu) speaker Ticheha Ngwazah explains in detail about 'chey', a traditional Lisu crossbow. He also explains how many types of woods are used for making the 'chey' and what they are called. The crossbow 'chey' was a very important part of traditional Yobin life because it was regarded as the most effective hunting tool.
Date: December 28, 2022
Duration: 10 minutes 18 seconds
Creator: Jothisey Yobin
Partner: UNT College of Information

Chey (Lisu traditional Crossbow) (subtitled)

Description: Yobin (Lisu) speaker Ticheha Ngwazah explains in detail about 'chey', a traditional Lisu crossbow. He also explains how many types of woods are used for making the 'chey' and what they are called. The crossbow 'chey' was a very important part of traditional Yobin life because it was regarded as the most effective hunting tool.
Date: December 28, 2022
Duration: 10 minutes 18 seconds
Creator: Jothisey Yobin
Partner: UNT College of Information

Pichwe (2)

Description: Gwazatsu Yobin demonstrates the process of making 'pichu', the rope for carrying the basket 'kathu'.
Date: December 22, 2022
Duration: 59 minutes 20 seconds
Creator: Jothisey Yobin
Partner: UNT College of Information

Pichwe (2) (subtitled)

Description: Gwazatsu Yobin demonstrates the process of making 'pichu', the rope for carrying the basket 'kathu'.
Date: December 22, 2022
Duration: 59 minutes 20 seconds
Creator: Jothisey Yobin
Partner: UNT College of Information

Pichwe

Description: Gwazatsu Yobin demonstrates the process of making 'pichu', which is the rope for carrying the basket 'kathu'.
Date: December 22, 2022
Duration: 59 minutes 20 seconds
Creator: Jothisey Yobin
Partner: UNT College of Information

Pichwe (subtitled)

Description: Gwazatsu Yobin demonstrates the process of making 'pichu', which is the rope for carrying the basket 'kathu'.
Date: December 22, 2022
Duration: 59 minutes 20 seconds
Creator: Jothisey Yobin
Partner: UNT College of Information

Kathu (subtitled)

Description: Gwazatsu Yobin, from Shidi village, is making a traditional Yobin basket for carrying wood and shows every step.
Date: December 22, 2022
Duration: 57 minutes 36 seconds
Creator: Jothisey Yobin
Partner: UNT College of Information

Kathu

Description: Gwazatsu Yobin, from Shidi village, is making a traditional Yobin basket for carrying wood and shows every step.
Date: December 22, 2022
Duration: 57 minutes 36 seconds
Creator: Jothisey Yobin
Partner: UNT College of Information

Bikhu (wooden shoulder pads)

Description: Yobin speaker Gwazatsu Yobin explains what kind of wood is good for Bikhu and why such woods are selected for making Bikhu.
Date: December 22, 2022
Duration: 10 minutes 57 seconds
Creator: Jothisey Yobin
Partner: UNT College of Information

Bikhu (wooden shoulder pads) (subtitled)

Description: Yobin speaker Gwazatsu Yobin explains what kind of wood is good for Bikhu and why such woods are selected for making Bikhu.
Date: December 22, 2022
Duration: 10 minutes 57 seconds
Creator: Jothisey Yobin
Partner: UNT College of Information

Arrow fishing (subtitled)

Description: Cheyose Yobin explains and shows how the traditional way of fishing is done: with bamboo and a fish hook, using handmade fishing glass. He also describes and shows how it can be made.
Date: December 3, 2022
Duration: 32 minutes 04 seconds
Creator: Jothisey Yobin
Partner: UNT College of Information

Arrow fishing

Description: Cheyose Yobin explains and shows how the traditional way of fishing is done: with bamboo and a fish hook, using handmade fishing glass. He also describes and shows how it can be made.
Date: December 3, 2022
Duration: 16 minutes 02 seconds
Creator: Jothisey Yobin
Partner: UNT College of Information

Raw bamboo preparation (3)

Description: Adu Yelimi is showing how raw bamboo is prepared for making various crafts, and also talks about different kinds of bamboo.
Date: November 30, 2022
Duration: 2 minutes 25 seconds
Creator: Jothisey Yobin Collection
Partner: UNT College of Information
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