Tripura's bamboo art pulls crowds

Tripura, a state which is known as the bowl for bamboo and cane handicrafts in India are now exhibited in the city for the first time. Skilled artisans have offered their masterpieces for sale at the ongoing Gandhi Shilp Bazar at Polyclinic road. The handmade, eco friendly and natural crafts are winning hearts of the art connoisseurs.

The artisans from 'Mahamaya Handicrafts' have brought down a range of products all made of bamboo and cane for garden, kitchen, living room and for the decor segments of a house. Furniture, table mats, utensils, hand-held fans, baskets, mats, idols, accessories, interior decoration show pieces, bed lamps among others which were intricately made were put up for grabs.

They are also specialised in false ceilings, wall panels, plaques, planters, screens, bamboo strips back home, where these crafts are part of their daily lifestyle. Artisan from Tripura Badal Debnath said, “One can find the material penetration deep into the lifestyles of the people at Tripura.

Bamboo and cane are vital parts of social structure here. A wide variety of baskets, pails, rain shields, structural elements, haversacks, accessories and tools are made with the versatile bamboo. We are visiting the city for the first time and have brought some jewellery along with other collection as well.”