HISTORY

Handlooms and handicrafts of Tripura reflect the inborn art of workmanship and uniqueness of the people. Tripura has a large population of tribals, thus has a tradition of different kinds of crafts. Handloom is the prime craft of Tripura. Intricately designed handlooms and silk, cane, and bamboo works are the main forms of art and craft industries.

Products

Cane and Bamboo occupy a distinctive place in the life of Tripura. A wide variety of wonderful objects is made out of cane and bamboo. A variety of items are produced, including furniture, and table mats & other mat products, lampshades, etc. Bamboo screens made from split bamboo are also very popular.

A large number of structures using bamboo as a primary material are built in the plains of Tripura. These structures may be houses, granaries, shops, workspaces, or even large warehouses. They are of lightweight construction to withstand severe earthquakes. At the same time, they are also wind resistant.

Region

The craft is spread all over the state with concentrations in the subdivisions of Kailashahar, Dharmanagar, Khowai, Sadar, Sooamura, and Belonia. At Agartala, a private registered society and several other units have taken up the production of popular handicraft items.