Photograph of a Lamkang traditional thatch house known as [vangpher inn] in Lamkang. The roof is made of thatch, walls and floor made of bamboo and the name vangher is given due to that. This house is built by Kobeng Tholung of Lamkang Wangjangloon. Underneath is floor is used to keep some wooden planks for building a house.In way it is used as a store house. The steps seen in this house is made of bamboo.

Photograph of traditional dining table known as tmaalna' krang in Lamkang. It is made of cane with some bamboo in the circle ring at the bottom and top ring for giving stronger grip at the base. This is the most commonly used dining table before the coming of modern dining table sets. This piece if from Tony Khular's house in Thamlakhuren village.

Photograph of Lamkang traditional hand spinning wheel known as [langthuk] made by Thamshi Khular of Thamlakhuren villlage. The wheel is made of wood for the base, frame and the spikes are made of bamboo and the string is made of rope from climber called rii nu'. All weaving before the yarn is spin in this wheel before that are made as cloth.

Photograph of [Pkhui Thlaar] in Lamkang.This picture is shot by Tony Khular in her garden in Thamlakhuren village. Part of the pictorial book project for Lamkang.

Photograph of Lamkang cultural way to keep the hunted animal skull displayed [saa luu] in Lamkang. This picture is taken from the house on displayed of the hunted skulls of different animals, bear, deers, stag, or other wild animals. The more one has the skulls it is a sign of respect for being a skilled respected hunter who are honored for the skills in hunting.

Photograph of caterpillar [tngang] in Lamkang. This picture was shot by Tony Khular from a nearby tree at her house in Thamlakhuren.

Photograph of Lamkang traditional firewood stock piling known as [dinghon] in Lamkang. To keep the firewood dry in the shade of huts made of thatch roofs.

Photograph of [krangklin] a traditonal dining table made of cane and bamboo commonly used in the Lamkang homes.

Photograph of crab [aai]. Crab is one of the many delicacies in Lamkang cuisines. It can be eaten cooked. It is stored in bamboo container in order to ferment it after the crab is crushed in mortal adding some ginger, garlic, salt and chillies.

Photograph of Lamkang traditional drying place known as ptxaang-tha-ding-thluh in the fireplace of Darhring Leivong of Lamkang Wangjangloon village. In the rainy months firewood are dried above the fireplace like being seen in the picture.

Photograph of a traditional basket called bur where dry meat are stored. Kept hanging above the fireplace or close to it in order to keep the meat dry and protected from mold. Lupak is a loan word for this basket.

Photograph of a boat in a lake called arkuung in Lamkang is seen in this picture. A tall tree is seen from the side of the lake.

Photograph of Lamkang traditional thatch roof and wooden floors with bamboo walls known as [piirdii le ruh bang inn] in Lamkang. The house of Betoi Tholung of Thamlapokpi village. In this picture a three house, one a barn, one a kitchen and main house built separately seen here.

Photograph of Lamkang men's basket called [voh ] in Lamkang. A wooden piece know as reengkol is seen here on the right side with strap called reengkol rii which is made to hold the basket while carrying a heavy load in a [boorkaang] a men's basket.

Photograph of cliff [teen] in Lamkang. This picture is taken along the way to Challong.

Photograph of short knik called [diphun] in Lamkang which is normally worn underneath the larger knik. This is also used in cultural dance both by men and women in the cultural dance performance.

Photograph of dog [uuipaa] in Lamkang. Tony Khular's dog Rooni Komeng Thamlakhuren.

Photograph of Lamkang traditional [knik rek]. These are wraps for women, and they come in various styles and colors.

Photograph of a traditional fishing basket known as [luung] in Lamkang. It is made from cane and bamboo. In this picture we can see when the old cane breaks to tie them in place to keep the basket to last longer a modern plastic rope is used to braid the basket to join the broken lines.

Photograph of a Lamkang traditonal men's basket known as Voh. This is used by men to carry knife and other necessary implements to field. The basket is also used to carry food items to the field.

Photograph of the inner fruit of thamchet a lotus fruit. Known for its vitamins content. Doctors would prescribed people to eat for good eyesight and kidneys.

Photograph of the inner roof of a thatch house where the thatch is bind togther by a cane to hold them together from falling known as [trii ngi tcheen] in Lamkang. Thatch houses provide eco-friendly and climate adjustable weather proof cooling and warmth to stand all weather. Depending on how thick is is used it lasted accordingly.

Photograph of Sumshot seen buying Thamchet in the wayside vendors on the way to Imphal.

Photograph of a necklace called ardei in Lamkang. In the Lamkang customs these traditional ornaments are handed down from the grandmothers to mothers and to the daughters.