Kahanduks
Kahanduks are ceremonial headdresses worn by elder figures of the Karandir people who inhabit the Karandir Basin. The term kahanduk derives from the Karandir language, combining elements that mean head and story, reflecting the role of the headdress in oral tradition. Historically, kahanduks appeared in early regional courts as signs of authority and, over time, became central to harvest rituals and rites of passage.
The headdress rests on a lightweight frame of cane or reed, is covered with handwoven cloth or
Worn during public ceremonies, dances, and storytelling sessions, kahanduks signify status and responsibility. Ownership and transfer
Today kahanduks are produced by a small number of cooperative workshops and surviving families. Some examples