Bamboo, Jute and Cane Products

Bamboo, Jute and Cane Products

These range from practical items like furniture, baskets and mats to fishing devices and the distinctive leaf-headgear worn by tea workers and farmers. Bamboo umbrella handles etched with leaf, creeper and plant designs are a speciality of the Northeast.

Tripura is famous for its split bamboo work, especially its elegant screens, so finely finished that it resembles ivory.

Assam and Bengalare are best known for their mats, baskets, beer mugs, hukkas, musical instruments, floor mats, fishing devices and handles. Mizo baskets, made for storing rice, are woven with four long bamboo splints at the corners.

Arunachal Pradesh specialises in bamboo bridges and cane belts.

Orissa uses what is known as the golden grass which has a distinct look.

In Manipur they make unusual baskets, with dome shaped bamboo lids.

Kerala is best known for the extraordinary fine detail of its mats and square bamboo boxes.

West Bengal manufactures over 70% of all Jute products which include cushion covers, table-mats, table covers, tea cosies, floor coverings, garments and stuffed toys.