HANDICRAFT

Bamboo & Cane

ARUNACHAL PRADESH

• Introduction• Handicrafts of Arunachal Pradesh• Handicraft chosen, bamboo & cane work• Process of the handicraft• Uses of bamboo & cane in utility basis• Handcrafted tools & accessories• Problem faced• Applicable measurements• Bamboo & cane handcrafted pictures• Conclusion

CONTENTS

Arunachal Pradesh is also a land of beautiful handicrafts comprising a wide variety. Arunachal is also known as the “orchid state of India” and a “paradise” for botanist.Artistic craftsmanship has been passed on from one generation to the other.Cane and bamboo is an important craft of this area, which are distinctive in each region.The tribal population of Arunachal came to depend on these materials for constructing their dwellings, utensils, furniture, and even weapons such as bows and arrows.

INTRODUCTION

Handicrafts of ArunachalCane and bamboo handicrafts are not the only priority of Arunachal. It is also followed by other crafts, such as:• Weaving• Painting• Smithy work• Basketry• Ornaments• Weapons and• Wood carving

The Making of CraftsThere’s a procedure for making any kind of bamboo or cane craft, such as:

• The whole stem is cut with a hacksaw and split longitudinally with a billhook

• The cane is heated on a slow fire,

• After the heating is done the cane is soaked in water for about 6 hours to soften.

• Then the weaving process is done by either hands or tools.

• Finally the items produced are cleaned with sand paper for softness and polished with varnish for shine.

• The items are then dried for about 4-5 hours and are finally ready to be used.

Utility Basis:Basketry:

1. Conical basket2. Semi-conical basket3. Flat basket

Each basket varying from each region. Like the tribe Apatani uses the flat shaped basket where as the rest of the tribe use conical shaped basket.

Accessories:• Bag• Headgears

Tools:• Containers and• Handcrafted mugs• Smoking pipe

• The competition is with the goods making machine

• Lack of new methods and tools• Lack of work place• Low marketing• Low financial support

Problems Faced

Certain measurements are to be taken by the government for sustaining the handicraft culture of Arunachal:• Supply raw materials• Provide workplaces• Create awareness• Making handicraft a priority• International relations• Building more industries on the cause,

hence creating more opportunity

Applicable Measurements

As a normal citizen, we don’t really have the privilege to take the measurements that the government should be taking. so here are certain measurements that we as a public could take which are as follows:• Prefer hand made goods over machine made goods

• Hold and organise exhibitions• Sponsor the local artisans• Promote handicraft by advertising• Engaging in online business

Bamboo & Cane Handcrafted pictures

ConclusionAfter a glimpse on the handcrafts of Arunachal Pradesh we come on terms that handcrafts are an important factor to sustain a culture. Few necessary measurements on how to keep bamboo & cane handcraft going were also mentioned and should not be taken for granted. Because ultimately, loss of culture is loss of identity.

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