Monday 7 November 2011

Art And Craft Of Tripura

The people of Tripura are adept artisans. The things they make are very beautiful and useful . The state people are famous for CANE and BAMBOO work including table mats, floor mats, room dividers, decorated wall panels, attractive furniture of cane, various gift items, ceilings, paneling, plaques, Pot containers (Planters), small-framed mirrors, hair clips, powder cases, decorative trays. The elegant cane furniture of the state is exported to other countries also. If visiting Tripura, check out “Mudha”, the low stool made of bamboo and split cane. Special and peculiar ornaments of bamboo and cane are made only in Tripura. So, if you are fond of chic ethnic jewelery, then have some ornaments from Tripura.

The Handicrafts And Handloom industry of Tripura is also very unique. It is a replica of dexterity and beautifulness of people of Tripura. Handloom is the main craft of Tripura and so you will find Tripura handloom with vertical and horizontal stripes with myriad of colors and embroidery.

Basketry is also equally important for Tripura. You will easily find different varieties of baskets like jamatia firewood basket, riang carrying basket, tukri, karawala tukri, laii, sempa khari, date basket, turi, grain storage basket, dulla and sudha - the traditional fish trap.

Pathla Rain Shield is a circular shade of cone ot have a guard against rain. These shields are intricately made by the people of Tripura. SMOKING PIPES made by the Riang tribe to smoke tobacco are also remarkable. It is made in three parts with exclusive style.

Fish Traps And Fish Baskets are two more crafts of these people. Sudha and Dulla are different kinds of baskets and traps for fishing.

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