Basketry in North Eastern India

21 Nov,2023

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In North Eastern India, the art of basketry is an essential ability for all cultures; every tribe makes baskets, which come in a variety of forms and serve a variety of functions.

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Bamboo plays a significant role in most tribes' material cultures, as seen by the craft of basketry. The Nagas and Khasis have highly developed basketry.

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Bamboo is typically used to make baskets. Roughly a year old bamboo is harvested from the forest in July through October.

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Bamboo is typically used to make baskets. Roughly a year old bamboo is harvested from the forest in July through October. It is trimmed to the desired length after its branches and leaves are removed.

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The art of basketry shows the importance of bamboo in the material culture of most tribes. Basketry is well developed among Nagas and Khasis.

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They make artistically designed baskets for various purposes. Apart from them, the Adis, Nyishis, Tangsas, Noctes, etc. of Arunachal Pradesh are also skilled in Basketry.

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Types of Baskets in North Eastern India are Carrying basket, Storage basket, Receptacles, Straining basket or sieve, Decorative basket, Fishing basket.

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