Bamboo Basketry, Bengaluru
Bamboo crafts are widely used in India for several purposes in daily life. The natural eco-friendly bamboo is abundantly grown in many parts of India. The strong and durable bamboo products are very popular and bamboo crafts are practiced by many families all over India. Similarly, "Bamboo Bazaar" which is located near Shivaji Nagar and also in K. R. Market in Bangalore is well noted for bamboo works.
People and Place:
Many families are engaged in practicing bamboo craft. These families have migrated from Nanjangud in Mysore District of Karnataka State and settled in Bangalore from past 45 years. The artisans procure raw material from Belgaum in Karnataka to produce many kinds of bamboo products.
The procured bamboo is first cleaned and its outer layer is removed. Then splits of bamboo are used to make different types of products like furniture, mats and containers. The artisan makes attractive baskets by combining colorful bamboo strips during the weaving process.
