The beautiful phenomenon of “living root” bridges, expertly sculpted by Indian tribes, is a testament to what can be achieved when man and nature work together. These incredible structures have stood the test of time owing to a simple and effective, centuries-old technique.
Living root bridges are commonly found in southern Meghalaya state in northern India. A type of suspension bridge, known locally as “jing kieng jri,” they are handmade from the interwoven aerial roots of the huge rubber fig tree species, Ficus elastica, by the Khasi and Jaintia mountain tribes of the southernmost Shillong Plateau.
