This is a wooden and caned winnowing fan; the whole collection shows a bamboo group which is very available in the forests of Arunachal Pradesh. Very strong and elastic, bamboo and cane are well suited to fabricate several durable domestic articles. Adi Tribe has been known to use these lightweight…

The bamboo craft of Kotawalia tribe serves as a living testimony to the cultural heritage and artistic ingenuity of the community. The main techniques associated with their craft include weaving, splitting, and shaping; and these are applied for producing various functional items and decorative…

The Jambeli Athon is one sacred wooden object used by Karbi men during the Chomankan death rites. At the apex is a beautiful carving of a hornbill in the centre, while there are four smaller hornbill figures on branch stands. The cowrie chain that decorates it, along with black-and-white beads,…

Manchalengka is an artistic bamboo and wood made object employed by the Rabha tribe during the Farkanti dance and funeral rites. The base, which is crowned by a huge wooden hornbill, has three smaller hornbills that oscillate when a string is tugged. This kinetic form provides a fascinating visual…

Teren is a wooden wine decanter made by the Dimasa Kachari tribe. It is made of one piece of carved wood and has a rounded body, a spout on one side, and a curved handle on the other. This well-shaped container is served with rice wine, which is an important part of Dimasa social and religious…

Tran is an earthen wine decanter of kettle form, made of strips of cane material, having one spout on it. Having a close weave with geometric designs, Tran has the capacity to hold liquids well. Being utilised by Tiwa people in serving country liquor during festivities, Tran is useful as well as an…

In this bamboo craft, craftsmen carefully carve bamboo stalks or sections into lovely floral designs. These pieces are used as independent showpieces or as decorative elements of larger paintings, and they are both visually pleasing and highly traditional.

Khailum, a dome-topped cane storage basket on four little stands, is more tightly woven and therefore is dust and pest proof, making it suitable for storing clothes. This storage basket is used among the Dimasa community while highlighting the accuracy of tribal basketry. The fine craftsmanship…

The Hmar tribe employs Rothai Bells as fine bamboo containers, where salt and spices along with other essentials are kept. The bell is fashioned out of only one piece of bamboo with an ending having a tightly knitted cane loop at the neck so that it can be handled well. This is indeed a testimony…

The Warli and Katkari tribes are known for their bamboo craftsmanship, especially in making bamboo house showpieces. These showpieces reflect their artistic heritage, featuring intricate carvings and woven patterns. Each design symbolizes aspects of tribal life, nature, or spirituality, making them…