Bamboo Jewelry - Agartala, Tripura
Bamboo of three-four years old is cut using a hacksaw. They are sliced into small pieces using a sickle. Further, these pieces are cut into thin slices with equal length. The required amount of bamboo slices are gathered and are further processed for the dyeing process. In a huge vessel, water is boiled, and the required colour is poured into it. The gathered bamboo strips are put in the coloured boiling water and dyed. After dyeing the bamboo strips, they are dried under the sunlight. Further, the bamboo strip is spiraled or shaped and glued at its edge/end as per the design. The edges are slightly sanded using sandpaper for the smooth finishing. According to the design, the beads and stones are included in-between the shaped bamboo stripe. A metal hook is inserted into it. Thus a beautiful bamboo earring/jewelry is done.
