Crafts of Tripura - Indian Handicrafts

Tripura is famous for cane and bamboo work. Ethnic groups in Tripura make wide variety of handicraft products using bamboo and cane. Some of the well known craft produce from the State include table mats, floor mats, room dividers, decorated wall panels, attractive furniture of cane and various gift items. The handloom industry is the oldest industry in the State and artisans produce cloths with the elegant designs, unique colour combinations and lasting texture.

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Cane & Bamboo Handicrafts
Cane and Bamboo occupy a distinctive place in the life of Tripura. Wide variety of wonderful objects are made out of the Cane and Bamboo. Variety of items are produced, including Furniture, and Table Mats & other Mat products , Lamp Shades etc. These products are also exported to various countries as they are in great demand. Interior decoration products made out of Cane and Bamboo include ceilings, paneling, plaques, Pot containers(Planters) etc. made of Gossamer thin bamboo mattress. Lamp Shades made out of fine strips of cane and bamboo, Furniture made of cane, Baskets knitted out of cane and bamboo strips are some of the well known craft produce from the Tripura which are always on demand.

Mat and mat articles, bamboo chatai, ladies bag, Hand fans, Portfolio bag (for seminar) etc. are the most popular items. Some other rare craft items available from the State include small framed mirror, Hair Clips, Powder Case, Decorative Trays etc. Bamboo and cane Ornaments, not available in any other part of the world, are also very intricate and exquisite in nature.

Handlooms
Handloom is the oldest industry in the State and the tribal people produce their own clothes with elegant designs, unique colour combinations and lasting texture. The traditional items produced inculde Risa and Riha.

People in this region look to weaving inseparable part of life. The industry has passed on from generation to generation. The tribal women of Tripura religiously devoted to weaving . The beginning of ritual has always been with the offering of flowers and beautiful piece of Riha and Risa given by the great grand mother and followed by each and every tribal family as their tradition. In fact it was a pre-requisite for every tribal girl to know weaving. Otherwise she should not be considered as a bride.

Both Commercial looms and Non-commercial looms operate in the State. Non-commercial looms are operated by the tribal inhabitants of the state. They weave fabrics for their own consumption whereas the commercial looms are controlled by the Bengalis as well as Manipuri weavers. So the Handloom Industry of Tripura is the reflection of Tribals, Manipuri and Bengalies.