Food Memories and Diaspora of Culinary Traditions: Echoes from Voices of Displacement in the Rural Scape of Dholavira, India

A new perspective on culinary traditions emerges from Dholavira, Gujarat, India, where food memories and diaspora are intricately linked to the region's Harappan heritage. This study reveals how ethnic communities in present-day Dholavira village preserve culinary practices through heirloom recipes and simple cooking tools, offering a unique lens into the continuity of cultural identity amid displacement. Unlike previous research focused on archaeometric techniques, this ethnoarchaeological approach documents oral histories and ceramic production techniques, providing a nuanced understanding of how food memories endure across generations. The findings highlight the resilience of culinary traditions in rural landscapes, bridging archaeology with ethnographic insights.

Ghosh, A., & Channarayapatna, S. (2024). Food Memories and Diaspora of Culinary Traditions: Echoes from Voices of Displacement in the Rural Scape of Dholavira, India. Ethnoarchaeology, 16(1), 100–125. https://doi.org/10.1080/19442890.2024.2338338