Bamboo & Cane Crafts

Baskets are containers created by weaving or sewing pliable materials together. Historically, they were essential utilitarian items used for gathering and storage, but today they are widely used for home decor and organization, made from diverse natural and synthetic materials.

Natural: Common materials include willow (wicker), rattan (cane), bamboo, seagrass, water hyacinth, jute, palm leaves, and various barks and roots. These lend a natural, often rustic, aesthetic.

Synthetic: Modern baskets also use materials like plastic and wire for durability, water resistance, and contemporary design.

Twining: A method where two or more weavers are twisted around the static elements.

Furniture

Furniture refers to movable objects that support human activities like sitting, eating, and sleeping, serving both a functional and decorative purpose in interior spaces. It is categorized by its function, the material used, and its design style.

Seating Furniture: These pieces are used for sitting and relaxing. Examples include chairs, sofas, recliners, benches, and stools.

Storage Furniture: These items help organize and store various belongings. Common pieces include wardrobes or armoires, cabinets, bookshelves, chests of drawers, and filing cabinets.

Outdoor Furniture: Specifically designed for patios, gardens, or other outdoor spaces. Examples include patio sets, swings, and garden chairs.

Home Décor Items

Bamboo & Cane Crafts are eco-friendly, versatile home décor items made from renewable resources, ranging from traditional baskets, mats, and furniture (chairs, tables) to modern accents like wall hangings, coasters, and lighting, known for their natural texture, lightweight strength, and ability to add a tropical or rustic touch, with skills often passed down generations and evolving with new designs.

Eco-Friendly & Sustainable: Both bamboo and cane are rapidly renewable resources, making them sustainable décor choices.

Furniture: Chairs, sofas, stools (murrha), coffee tables, room dividers, headboards.

Accessories: Hats, bags, fishing traps, even clothing items like belts.

Assam & North-East Crafts

Traditional crafts from Assam and North-East India are renowned for their intricate skill and use of natural materials like silk, bamboo, and clay. These crafts are deeply integrated into the cultural identity of over 200 indigenous tribes in the region.

Mask Making: Practiced primarily in the Sattras (monasteries) of Majuli island, these masks are used in traditional Bhaona performances.

Cane & Bamboo: Known as “green gold,” these materials are used to make everything from daily-use baskets to the iconic Japi (traditional sunshade hat).

Silk & Handlooms: Assam is famous for its three unique silks: golden Muga (exclusive to the state), white Pat, and warm Eri (often called “peace silk” as it’s harvested without killing the silkworm). Sualkuchi is the primary silk-weaving hub.