Tanti
| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
| India | |
| Languages | |
| Hindi, Odia, Bhojpuri, Bengali | |
| Religion | |
| Hinduism |
The Tanti (anglicised as Tanti, Tanty, Tantee) is a surname of Hindu weaving community in India.[1] The greatest concentration is believed to be in the states of Gujarat,Maharastra,Jharkhand,Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Assam as well as Odisha.[2] They are slightly less concentrated than some groups because their designation started with their occupation rather than a particular group.
Origin[edit]
The word tanti is derived from the Hindi word tant, which means a loom. They were traditionally weavers, and are one of the many communities found in South Asia, traditionally associated with this craft. The community is found in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Assam, Odisha.
The Tanti are said to have originated as weavers and providers of cloth since the ancient days They were known for great skill in weaving and the ability to produce both fine linens as well as more common everyday fabrics. Not too long ago, virtually every Tanti home would have had a loom. The Tanti people are found across mostly the northeastern portion of India.
Notable people[edit]
- Kamal Kumar Tanti - writer
References[edit]
- ^ Russell, Robert Vane (2020-09-28). The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India (Volumes I and II). Library of Alexandria. ISBN 978-1-4655-8294-2.
- ^ Ramesh P. Mohanty (2003). Dalits Development and Change: An Empirical Study. Discovery Publishing House. pp. 40–41. ISBN 978-81-7141-696-7.