Tanti

The Tanti (also anglicised as Tanty, Tantee, Tantubay, Tantubai, Tati, Tatin) are a Hindu vaishya weaving and cloth merchant community in India. The greatest concentration is believed to be in the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Assam and Odisha.[1] The community is not very concentrated because their designation was defined based on their occupation rather than particular beliefs or group identity.

For other uses, see Tanti (disambiguation).
Tanti
Regions with significant populations
India
Languages
Odia, Magahi, Bengali, Hindi
Religion
Hinduism

Origin

The word tanti is derived from the Odia word tanta, 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 Gujarat, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Assam as well as 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 handloom. The Tanti people are found across mostly the northeastern portion of India.

Notable people

References
  1. Ramesh P. Mohanty (2003). Dalits Development and Change: An Empirical Study. Discovery Publishing House. pp. 40–41. ISBN 978-81-7141-696-7.
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