Traditional Bamboo Basket - Agartala, Tripura
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Shri. Sunil Chandra Nama, Craftsmen who belong to a family of traditional Cane and Bamboo Craft from Agartala.
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National Award received by Sunil Nama in the year 1982, in bamboo Crafts for his excellent skills.
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A different set of lids opened basketry products.
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Hand Fan made out of bamboo.
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Child carrying the bamboo basket made by artisan.
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Traditional basket hanged on a bamboo stem.
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A rectangular bamboo basket is used for carrying fruits and vegetables.
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Hand weaved decorative bamboo bowl.
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Open lid bamboo container.
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Miniature traditional basket.
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An idol of Lord Shiva is delicately woven with bamboo strips.
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Miniature dining table utensils.
A basket is a container that is traditionally constructed from stiff fibers. It can be made from a variety of materials, including wood splints, runners, and cane. Baskets are generally hand woven. Special patterns of baskets were evolved according to tradition and culture. The making style of basket differs from country to country and culture to culture. Tripura is the highest bamboo and cane growing state. Basketry is important craftsmanship of Tripura. The different baskets woven out of bamboo stripes in most rural Tripura households include Jamatia firewood basket, Riang carrying baskets, Karawala Tukri, Laii, Sempa Khari, Date basket, Grain storage basket, Dull and Sudha - the traditional fish trap and fish basket.
Mr. Sunil Chandra Nama possesses excellent skills in making all types of cane and bamboo products. In 1982, he received the Tripura State Award and the National Award in bamboo crafts. In Agartala, Sunil Nama's major production is bamboo basketry, miniature bamboo products like chains, bracelets, earrings, toys, etc., and tableware products consisting of cups, bowls, plates, and containers. It's all made up of natural bamboo found in this region.
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