These are the offshoots of Assam - the Cane and Bamboo Products. Assam
State is a big producer of sylvan resources. The Forests of Assam are filled
with bamboos and Canes out which various products are made. Out of all the
regions Assam has the North Chahhar Hills, Mizo Hills, Mikir Hills, Nowgong
Hills, and Lakhimpur District are very famous for their Bamboo and Bamboo
products.
The Canes and Bamboos which are used in making of Bamboo products are Muli,
Dhalu, Khang, Pecha and Kaligoda. Bamboo Wall Hangings, Bamboo Vases, Frog
Basket, Cradels, Dining Chairs, Easy Chair, Garden Chair, Rocking Chair are
some of the products made out of Cane and Bamboo.
Fast Facts
» Best Quality Found : Assam
» Traditional Use : Showpieces, lampshades, Sofas, pack -
tables, curtains, platters
» To be Used In: Homes, Offices
» Where to Shop: Assam,
New Delhi,
Goa
Crafting of Cane and Bamboo Products
For making a Bamboo or Cane Product one has to take some tools. the
tools are - a knife, a jak (V shaped wooden frame) and a Dao (bill
-hook). For making any product first of all, the cane has to be cut into
thin sticks or thin threads. This can be done with the help of knife and
jak. The sticks are made in the open grounds and there is no particular
shed or room to make them. When a very large scale production is done,
there are chances of a big workshop. Sometimes files and saw too are
used.
For every product there are different sizes and designs. All of them
are made accordingly. The bamboo strips are woven with flexible cane
slips. The Jali ( knit) is fitted with bamboo ropes. Thus the pieces are
interlocked as per the desired shape. The Craftsmanship of the bamboo
products takes time. One has to prepare the product very well, as one
wrong stitching can completely disfigure the product. It can take one
week to months to prepare one Bamboo Product depending upon the size and
complexity of the design.
The Bamboo and Cane Products come for as low as Rs 100/- and as High as
Rs 20,000/-.
Suggestions
- Cane and Bamboo products are best made in North
East India. Its best to purchase them from there.
- Assam has the whole industry producing Cane and
Bamboo Products. If you want to purchase any of these products, its
better to buy from here. Both the Cost and Variety have a range in
Assam.
- Bamboo and Cane Products have a variety of use.
They make a part of Office and Home simultaneously.
- There are certain precautions one has to take
after purchasing Bamboo and Cane Products. One has to protect them
against water especially rainwater. Sunlight is good for them.
Termite Powder has to be sprinkled on them from time to time to
safeguard them from Termites.
- If you are buying these products, ask the dealer
to deliver them at your home. The homedelivery is usually free of
cost.
- The prices of Bamboo and Cane Products can vary
from anywhere Rs 100/ - to Rs 20,00/-. Ask the local dealer for the
best price. Otherwise BARGAIN !.
