Bamboo is considered the backbone of rural economy in many areas of our country. The Handicrafts of Bamboo is one among the oldest craft better-known to man. It also serves like an alternative to wood and other construction materials. Bamboo is also used immensely in producing pulp and paper. Bamboo is been exquisitely used all over in Indian Craft and Culture.
Bamboo makes a great planter for many reasons. It can be used in its natural form, it is relatively decay resistant, and does well when exposed to outside conditions.
Bamboo is a crucial element in the balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere .A grove of bamboo release 35% more oxygen than an equivalent stand of trees. Because of this, planting bamboo is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint and help fight global warming. Bamboo is a viable replacement for wood.
The crafts of Tripura bear testimony to the skill, aesthetic sensibilities and decorative abilities of the craftsperson. The crafts of Tripura are completely indigenous which range from cane and bamboo craft, handlooms and weaving baskets. Tripura has a large population of tribals, thus has a tradition of different kinds of crafts. Handloom is the prime craft of Tripura. The obvious feature of Tripura handloom is vertical and horizontal stripes with distributed embroidery in multiple colours. Furniture, toys, objects of daily utility such as lamp shades, baskets, calendars, ivory work and Tripuri tribal jewellery are prominent attractions among the tourists.
Bamboo and Cane Crafts: Endowed with rich forests, which are densely covered with cane and bamboo, the people of the region have made the maximum use of the raw materials. A beautiful array of cane and bamboo products is available in the local market, which range from furniture and table mats, lampshades etc. The products have a huge demand outside India and therefore they are exported. Decorative items made out bamboo and canes, which are always on demand, include ceilings, paneling, plaques, pot containers etc. Some exclusive items of bamboo and cane include small-framed mirror, hair clips, powder case, decorative trays etc. Bamboo and cane ornaments are not available in any other part of the world.
Right from ancient times, bamboo crafts constituted a significant position with India producing a large amount of bamboo and cane. Bamboo craft in India is very popular, owing to its ecofriendly attributes The bamboo craft is mainly associated with cane and bamboo, artefacts. It is also an expression of tribal art, providing them livelihood. India is a land, blessed with deft artistry and such unique craft are created in tune with changing style and trends, with new designs, blending age-old tradition with fashion. The Indian artisans are quite skilled in creating a wide array of bamboo items with impressive variations in their creations. The essential tools which is required for bamboo craft are bill-hook, knife and a ‘v’ shaped wooden frame. For creating bamboo furniture, other implements like saws, pliers, hammers, and pincers are used apart from daos and knives.
Bamboo products are mostly manufactured in the outdoors of home and the craft has no need for any special arrangement, in rural areas. In urban areas, these are manufactured in dedicated workshops. The products of bamboo are generally of two types, such as articles which is made for daily use, more suited for local requirements and those of finer quality, considered both decorative and functional, to cater for the more sophisticated markets.











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