Basketry and Natural

Fibers
Group 10
Pooja Avl
Pragya Baid
Preksha Mehta
Priyashi Arya
Radhika Arora
Contents
• Basketry • Natural Fiber
• Bamboo and Cane • Andhra Pradesh – Banana craft, grass leaf craft
• West Bengal – Jute Craft
• Palmyra • Odisha- Straw painting
• Grass and Straw • Meghalaya- Pineapple Leaf Craft
• Assam- Sitalpati
• Uttar Pradesh- Moonj Craft
• Rajasthan- Seep ka Kaam
• Uttar Pradesh- Bamboo flute
• Jammu and Kashmir: Wicker Work
• Gujarat: Cane and Bamboo work
 Basketry
 “All basketry is adaptable beyond just baskets,” says Jaya Jaitly.
 If one were to investigate the craft that’s most ubiquitous in India, basketry
and other products made with natural fiber would probably top the list.
 Every region of the country makes its own unique products—whether mats
or screens, stools or baskets—made from natural fiber.
 Contemporizing a craft like basketry is tricky, because unlike other Indian
crafts, it is inherently minimal, simple and bears an innate elegance that
scarcely needs updating.
 Ancient nomadic wove reeds together to prepare baskets which would hold
together the food collected and other items.
 Later with the advent of different cultures basketry took shape both for
domestic and ritual purposes.

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 Classification of Baskets in respect to
their shapes
 Conical Basket:
• They are invariably used for carrying purposes.
• These basket commonly found in Daflas, Hill-Miris, Tagins, Gallongs, Noctes and
Wanchos. The Dafla carrying basket, which is locally known as EGE.
• Dafla is situated in the high spurs of mountain ranges.
• These baskets help them to climb up and carry heavy stuffs. They can bend in such
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 Cylindrical Basket:
• These baskets are straight outline and have perfectly flat bottom.
• The baskets used for storing grain in the granary have uniformity in shape all over in
this region.
• These baskets are 3 to 4 feet in height and about 4 feet diameter.
• Womenfolk for carrying light loads such as vegetables , seeds etc normally use them.
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 Practiced in states:
Types: • North Eastern states, Gujarat,
Maharashtra, West Bengal,
• Bamboo and Cane Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand.
• Grass and straw • Jammu and Kashmir,
Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh
• Leaves
• Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu,
Kerala.
 Bamboo and Cane
• BAMBOO
• Bamboo is a very tall, fast growing perennial grass. The
different parts of the bamboo are used for different purposes. For
example, the shoot of the bamboo is used in cooking while the
fibres are used to create textile.
• CANE
• Cane refers to the hollow stem of a tall grass.

Tools:
Dao(long knife)
Iron and Bone needles
Different other needles for intricate detailing.
 Process

1. Splitting the cane 2. Making the base 3. Adding the additional wraps

4. Thick bamboo strips is added and looped around

Communities involved
• North East: Nagas and Khasis Apart from them, the Adis, Nyishis,
Tangsas, Noctes etc are also skilled in basketry.
• Gujarat: Panchwada Cluster as well as Tribals in Dahod and Dangs.
• Maharashtra:Today, this craft is kept alive only by a handful of
'Dhangars' in a village.
• West Bengal: The Habilpur cluster.
• Chhattisgarh: Dhurwas, Dandami Marias, Bhaturas, and Murias.
• Uttarakhand: Chamoli, Bageshwar and Khaljhuni

The weave and the designs of the articles fashioned from cane and
bamboo are distinctive in each region
 Products

Round bamboo basket Baskets with lids Bucket baskets

 Current Scenario
• Generally, there is a huge demand for these basket/fans
every year in this season, but due to Covid19 people are not
able to sell even one basket.

• Most marriages got cancelled. They are finding difficulties in

buying groceries.

• They made several ladders in the hope that people would

buy them .

• They are ready to sell wares at half prices.

• Women make bamboo baskets at there homes . https://www.google.com/

• Last year, the parliament amended the Indian Forest Act to

axe bamboo as a tree and recognise it as a grass.
Leaves or Palmyra Basketry
Practiced in the states:
• Palm leaf Basketry is one among the well-known crafts in India.It Kerala
is made of Palm tree (Palmyra tree) which is used as raw material. Tamil Nadu
• The baskets are made of very intricate designs. Andhra Pradesh
• The Palmyra palm grows in abundance along the southern
coastline of the South Indian peninsular.
• The pliable, tender Palmyra leaf has good structural strength, so it
is used to make decorative Olai (leaf) baskets.
• This craft is practiced from many generations and has been a
culture and tradition in their community.
• Basketry is the major source of income for the rural communities.
• Kottan baskets are traditional hand-woven baskets made in
Chettinadu in South India.
Tools and Raw Materials
• Sathagam (Knife) : This knife is used to cut the midrib of
the palm leaf.

• Needle (Posi) and Thread : Needle and thread are used to

stitch the outer rim of the basket for strength purpose.

Tools used to measure the length and

• Ole Machine : Ole is a cutting machine used to cut the width of the baskets to be weaved.

leaves into equal strips.

• Colors : Colors are used to dye the leaves.

• Colorful Beads : Beads are used to decorate the baskets.

Needle and thread is used for stitching

• Alam : Alam is added in the color for dying process, helps to and supporting tools .
strengthen the color richness.
PROCESS

The leaves are cut into

Palm leaf strips are dyed in colors . Strips are measured for the required
strips for basket weaving. width of the basket to be weaved.

The strips are weaved in crisscross pattern. Extra strips are cut after weaving Colorful beads are added
to decorate the basket.
Products Evolution
• Varieties of products are made using the palm leaf such as baskets, fruit baskets,
mats, pen stands, flower vases and gift boxes.
• The baskets are used for multi purposes as storage containers as well as decorative
items.
• New innovation with designs and patterns according to the modern customers taste
are made to increase the market for these products.

Trays Small Baskets Boxes

Current scenario
• Technology
• Development of a machine with an adjustable mechanized blade that helps splice the palm leaves into the
required sizes. This has standardized the width of the strips and reduced the time taken to cut the leaves.

• Design
• The design has evolved according to the market needs. Even though the inherent character of the kottans
remains the same, colour themes, value additions, and new products have been made.

• Market
• The market has decided the applications and production of the products, as the client decides the colour and
the purpose for which the kottan is required.
 Grass or Straw basketry
• The craft of basket making is commonly known as 'Tokri Bunna'
in India.
• Evolved to make containers for nomads to carry food and
collectables.
• These baskets are made of grass and take new shapes every mile.
• Used as a storage for vegetable, fruits, jewellery and clothing.
• The kind of grass and bamboo used is found quite far away from
the settlement.
• The craftsmen have to walk almost 10-12 kms to collect the grass
and bamboo.

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 Technique/Process Applied
• The parts of a basket are the base, the side walls, and the rim.
• The "static" pieces of the work are laid down first
• Then the "weavers" are used to fill in the sides of a basket.
• A wide variety of patterns can be made by changing the size, colour, or
placement of a certain style of weave.
• To achieve a multi-coloured effect, aboriginal artists first dye the twine and
then weave the twines together in complex patterns.

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 Current Scenario
• Due to the changes in climates the grass which grow near the
river side and water bodies are getting exhausted.
• So people have to travel 10-12 km for finding the grass.
• The difficulty in obtaining grass and its slow depletion has led
to less than 100 craftsmen homes carrying on the craft .

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NATURAL FIBRES
INTRODUCTION
• Fiber is a hair-like strand of material.
• It is flexible and can be spun or twisted for weaving, braiding, knotting, crocheting, etc to make desired
products.
• Fibers can be obtained in natural form from plants and animals as well as in synthetic form.
• Types of natural fibers:
• Plant fiber -hemp, pineapple, sisal, jute, coir, banana, reed, organic cotton, nettle, grass, flax, etc
• Animal fiber -wool, mohair, cashmere, angora, yak wool, alpaca wool, camel hair, etc
• Insect fiber –silk
• Traditionally, natural fibers have been used in all cultures for making utilitarian products. Different parts of
the plant are used.
• Fibers can be extracted from the bark (banana, jute, hemp, and ramie), stem (banana, palm, and bamboo),
leaf (palm, screw pine, sisal, and agave), husk (coir), seeds (cotton), and grass (sikki, madhurkati, benakati,
munj).
MAKING PROCESS
 Raw Materials : Locally available natural fibers such as
madhurkati, babul grass, khudi, taal beti, bena kati, khajur
leaves, palm leaves, etc are used.
•Dyes –natural dyes, direct dyes and vat dyes are used
•Yarn –undyed or dyed yarn, used for the warp
•Fabric –used for lining and piping

Raw Materials

 Tools : The basic tools are frame loom, flat wooden stick with
hole at one end (to help insert the grass in the weft), a sharp
blade, scissors, ruler, measuring tape, cardboard template to cut
the woven mat in desired shape and a sewing machine

Basic Tools
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ANDHRA PRADESH
TOOLS:
 BANANA CRAFT
Banana fiber rope
• This craft is found in the Rajahmundry district. Apart from Textured rubber mat
banana other natural fibers found are pineapple, sisal, aloe Polyester rope
and screw pine.
• In several regions of India where this natural fiber is
abundantly grown, mechanisms have been developed to
extract the fiber out of the stem which is generally said to
be discarded.
• Process:
extraction of banana stem -> drying -> converting into
individual strands -> later into ropes with varying
thickness.

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• The rope can be knitted, crotched
and woven to make products from
basketry, coasters, bags, mats to
textiles.
• Banana fiber was also once used to
make pattu saris, however, its
rarely being done now.
• Communities: Rajhyamundry
district’s village named
“Kolamuru.”
• Bananas generally need an ideal
temperature of 26-300c with lot of
water and very rich soil for
plantation. Every part of this plant
can be used for various end uses,
even after cutting the fibers for
various products.

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 GRASS LEAF ITEMS
• This art is totally derived from nature and are free
from chemicals and are environmentally friendly.
• Palm leaf and stem weaving is a flourishing craft in
southern Andhra Pradesh with bags, hats, and
suitcases being made both for the Indian and
international markets these days.
• The palm leaves are weaved and plaited in the
desired shapes to make the items.
• Communities: Addanaki and Srikalahasti.
• It is more like a small scale working section which
runs to uplift the living and also carry the practice of
palm leaf craft.

Materials:
•Kurutthu (harvested palm leaf)
•Dyes (chemical and natural)
•Thread
WEST BENGAL
JUTE CRAFT
• Since the early 1800s, Bengal has been known to produce maximum quantity of jute all over the world. As a
result Bengal boasts of a repertoire of jute craft.
• Craftsperson’s here create a wide variety of utilitarian items from jute. An elegant range from home décor,
furnishings, garments, hanging lamps, baskets, purse, table mat, footwear woven out of jute are gaining
popularity. Jute is also used for making mats, baskets and beautiful toys.
• Fabrics made of jute may be decorated with tie and dye, embroidery and block printing.
• Jute being the Golden Fiber, its products are gaining popularity because it’s the cheapest known fiber and its
100% eco-friendly.
• In the early 1970s the jute planters faced a huge loss because of the discovery of polythene and nylon.
• The warm humid climate of West Bengal with plenty of rainfall is best suited for this plant.
• Main strengths of the industry include a growing
domestic and prosperous export market of its
biodegradable, strong and eco-friendly products.
• However, the industry faces challenges from
synthetic packaging materials, bulk packaging Source: craftsofindia
and containerization and 354 continuous labour
troubles. These are the threats of the industry.
Now, considering all, we could be optimistic on
the future of the industry. However, the industry
should concentrate on its diversified products.
Environmental conscious consumers never
ignore jute products. However, an effective
marketing strategy is also needed.

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BAMBOO CRAFT
• Cane and bamboo are the two most commonly-used materials in daily
life in West Bengal. Products ranging from household implements to
construction of dwelling houses to weaving accessories to musical
instruments are made in bamboo. No mechanical devices are used in the
craft, which is mainly a household industry. Besides basket-weaving,
bamboo is used chiefly in the construction of houses and fencing.
• Bamboo products are in evidence everywhere in West Bengal. There are
innumerable types and shapes of the bamboo basket, varying with the
use to which they are put.
• West Bengal being rich in raw materials has a large variety of beautiful
products. The hill and the plain people, each have their own styles &
Dolls and toys are also made with cane and bamboo. Apart from human
and animal figures, toy shotguns and musical instruments are crafted.

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 • Cluster: The Habilpur cluster is able to form
180 plus Artisans & 12 SHGs supporting the
strong work force. The mobilization gains
momentum day by day.
• The production of cane and bamboo articles
involves the cutting of whole stems with a
hack saw and slicing them into splits of
various sizes using a bill hook or Dao.
Slicing is done longitudinally along the
length of the densely packed fibers and a
fairly smooth operation, requiring only the
requisite amount of moisture in the culm.A
kerosene lamp is used to heat the cane before
it can be bent into shape.

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ODISHA
STRAW PAINTING
• The village of Jirala in Dhenkanal district has carved a place for itself in the art map
of Odisha due to the efforts of Pradeepta, who is the lone craftsman in the State
practicing and promoting straw painting.
• The painting resembles Raghurajpur’s Pattachitra (scroll painting) although, the
medium here is not natural dyes but rice straw. And instead of painting brushes, the
women are drawing with scissors, literally.
• Each strand of straw is carefully split into two halves with the help of a knife. He
then flattens it with a pestle and pastes it on a sheet of A4 size paper. After drying,
the paper is cut into desired shapes and sizes for the straw paintings. Each A4 size
paper requires at least 25 straw strands, says the master craftsman. The subject of
the painting is drawn on a butter paper, which is then replicated on the straw sheet.
The design is then meticulously cut out in thousands of pieces of designs and pasted
on the canvas, which is made of thin plywood sheet covered with black velvet.
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• It is still a newly recognized craft but its full of potential.
 MEGHALAYA
Pineapple leaf fiber
• Tynrong is the center for pineapple craft. Pineapple is
abundant in Meghalaya
• The craftsmen collect the fiber from the pineapple leaves
and design variety of nets.
• The leaves of pineapple plant contain approximately 3% of
strong white silky fibers.
• The fibers are concentrated in large quantity nearer to the
lower surface of the leaf.
• The leaves are generally thicker and fleshy often with hard https://www.google.com/
surface. The fibers are held in position by the cellular
tissues of the leaf by gummy and waxy substance.

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 ASSAM
 Sitalpati
• Dubapara is a small village in Assam’s Goalpara district
where artisans make sitalpati.
• It become a proud addition to the bouquet of the State’s
crafts.
• These mats are a one-of-a-kind variety not only for their
excellent motifs, natural texture and the ability to act as https://www.nezine.com/

a cooler alternative to traditional beddings in summer https://www.nezine.com/

time.
• The colors used in the mats do not have any chemical
compositions.
• The production of sitalpati has been purely a cottage
industry in the district.
Uttar Pradesh Villages:
Prayagraj,
Gorakhpur, and
Moonj Craft Behraich.
• The village Naini, Uttar Pradesh is the major producer of
Moonj- wild grass products.
• Moonj and Kaasa are the types of wild grass that richly
grows near the banks of the river in and around the vast areas
of Prayagraj.
• Moonj is basically an outer layer of Sarpat grass. This layer
is peeled and knotted as it is easy to store and dry. These
knots are locally called as Balla. Hence the local name of
Moonj craft in Naini is Balla.
• The origin of Moonj craft has nearly 60 to 70 years of Source: pinterest

traditional history in Prayagraj. The artisans belong to Raw Materials:

Muslim community locally. Moonj and Kaasa
Kaccha rang
• The products are mainly exported to major cities like
Edible salt
Mumbai, New Delhi, Banaras, and Kanpur for the marketing
purpose.
Making process
The Moonj basketry-making process is time consuming and basically done by the
women in their free time. The traditional coiling technique is used to create the
traditional and contemporary products.
• The process starts by drying the grass. Both the Moonj and Kaasa grass are dried
under the sun for 2 days.
• Dried Moonj grass is made into small knots which are called 'Balla' locally.
• This Balla is soaked in cold water for some time before coiling to ensure
flexibility.
• The grass Kaasa is used as inside stuffing, wherein Moonj is used to wrap around
Kaasa grass to make coil.
• The formed coil is winded in a series to make the base of basket.

• Once the base is formed, the walls of the basket are made using the same technique.

• These coils are stitched together to make the basket strong.

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• The motif patterns are created by using colored grass.
Products
• The Moonj coiled grass products are ideal to serve daily life purposes.
• These natural products can be used as containers, food storage devices and wall decorators.

• The products are very simple, attractive and eco-friendly.

• The range of products includes Tipara-vanity case which is used to store rotis, Goli-round basket and
containers of different sizes.

• Recent innovative products include book shelf, ear rings, fruit basket and hand purse.
Among all products Tipara- Kadai is the traditional one.

• The Moonj craft also has a traditional significance as the final products are given as gifts for women in ritual
functions and weddings.

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 Rajasthan (Jodhpur)
 Seep ka kaam
• Mother of pearl, is an organic-inorganic composite material produced by
some mollusks as mollusks as an inner shell layer; it also makes up the outer
coating of pearls.
• It is strong, resilient, and iridescent covering of shell.
• Products such as lamp stand, ashtrays, boxes, candle stands, chessboard,
flowerpots and photo frames are created under this craft form.

Tools:
Grinder, shell cutter,
Metal cutter
Wood saw.
Process
• The dark outer side of the shell is removed through ghisai, grinding—a process
which also smoothens the shell and reduces its thickness so
that it may be cut to the required size with a metal cutter.
• The pieces of shell are then neatly glued onto previously carved wooden objects
• The areas bereft of shell ornamentation are covered with thin brass strips and a
round plate is affixed to the base.
• Shell may also be inlaid into brass objects which are designed so that they are
patterned with gentle depressions in which the shell may be inset.
• The entire object is subjected to ghisai to ensure that the shell and the brass are
level throughout; the object is then polished with emery and waxed to give it a
glossy finish.
• Alternatively, it may also be given an antique finish by applying a paste of mehndi,
henna, over its surface, the paste is washed off after a couple of hours to reveal Source: facebook
shells that are varying tinted, having absorbed the dye in different proportions.
• The ornamentation may also imitate the Usta kaam of Bikaner by using embossed
patterns created with a mixture of fuller’s earth and glue; the floral motifs thus
made are enamel painted, outlined in black and highlighted with gold paint; finally,
a protective layer of varnish is applied.
Products

An Ashtray

A candle stand

A bottle opener
Uttar Pradesh
 Bamboo flutes (Bareilly)
• A bamboo flute is remarkable in its simplicity.
• It is a legendary folk instrument associated with Lord Krishna.
• The Hindi word bansuri is a synthesis of baans meaning bamboo and sur
meaning musical note.
• The Indian flute is melodious and a wide range of notes are achieved from Source: googleimages

simple calibration of the air column in the bamboo.

• In early nineties nearly 95% of flutes manufactured in India came from
Pilibhit.
• During nineties thousands of artisans were engaged in flute manufacture.
The number has dwindled to just about two hundred

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People behind this craft
• With a history of more than 150 years Pilibhit is known for
producing the best bamboo flutes
in India. A community of craftsmen living in the district has made
making flutes from bamboo a hereditary family enterprise.
• Most of the artisans are Muslim and the flutes are crafted by hand.
• Earlier bamboo was sourced from Nepal. However, in 1950, the
export of nibba bamboo was banned by the Nepal government.
• Now bamboo is sourced from Silchar and other parts of Assam and
converted into a wide range of flutes including toy flutes.
• Some of the well known flute makers of Pilibhit are Nawab Ahmad,
Ahmad Miyan, and Mahmood who are famous for making a type of
flute called 'Musical 1’.

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Process
• Selecting the Bamboo: The internal diameter of the bamboo is measured with a Vernier Caliper. It’s both the length
and diameter which ultimately decides the quality of sound. Wider the diameter and longer the length, lower the pitch
of the sound.
• Cutting the Bamboo: The type of flute and the pitch required decides the length. The bamboo is then measured with
a measuring tape and cut to size.
• Readying the reed: The inside of the bamboo is thoroughly cleaned and the knots are removed by inserting a rod of a
lesser diameter through it. Then outer body and the inner areas of bamboo is and the inner areas of bamboo is
smoothened with sand paper.
• Making Holes: A straight line is marked on the bamboo with a pencil. Usually 7 holes are marked with a pencil. The
holes are then burnt into the bamboo using hot metal rods of various diameters.
• Fitting The Cork: A cork of suitable thickness is fit inside the bamboo with the help of a rod. The cork is placed just
above the blowing hole to prevent air from escaping.
• Adjusting the length of Bamboo: To obtain the right pitch the length of the bamboo is readjusted by cutting extra
reed. Temperature plays a vital role in the pitch of a flute. The rest of the holes are made based on this length of the
bamboo which determines the ratio that defines the position of each hole.
• Tuning The Flute: Although it is true that a flute is not tuned, but it may require a fine sense of pitch and
precision. For example if a particular note sounds lower for instance, that particular hole is widened with a file until
it sounds correct. However, it is almost impossible to lower a note if it is higher as the hole cannot be narrowed. One
may try to fit a patch in such cases.
• Finally the flute is then washed to remove dust, saw dust and unwanted particles. The washed and cleaned flute is
Current situation
• These instruments used to be in high demand abroad; including the US and European countries
but the influx of cheap imported flutes has ensured a slow death of this industry.
• As the facility free stalls have also been withdrawn by the central government since past few
years, poor flute makers cannot exhibit at national and international fairs.
• This has adversely affected their business and their art largely remains unknown to the world.
• Children of craftsmen are no longer interested in continuing the family tradition and want to
shift to other professions.
• Some of the flute makers like Nabi and Sons, did try to experiment with selling online but it
did not translate to many orders as they lacked necessary knowledge and resources.
 Jammu and Kashmir
Wicker Work
• Commonly known as wicker willow, Jammu and Kashmir enjoys a monopolized
market for wickerwork.
• Straws, grass and leaf are used to make domestic containers that are used to store
the agricultural produce.
• The wicker is produced profusely in the entire region and hence becomes one of
the main
• Wicker is used to weave a variety of baskets and trays, sizes and shapes
depending on the various uses.
• The Kangri is worn under the long robes during winters for warmth.
• Willow wicker is locally called Veer Kani.
Uses:
• The basket maker is called Shaksaz or Kainyal.
Weddings and festivals
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Tiffin boxes
Lamp shades and small
chairs.
Community and socio cultural Aspects

• The craft is said to provide employment to over 5000 workers .

• Design schools and workshops in Srinagar. They are also introducing the
blending of willow with other easily available materials.
• This has helped the craftsmen to cater to the growing contemporary market.
• Tribal communities with their intimate relationship with forests were believed
to be the first to start making them.
• In areas of Jammu and Kashmir, which are rich in vegetation, using the local
grasses for basketry and matting was the natural result of agriculture and
horticulture based economy.

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 Current Scenario
• At a time when the handicrafts sector is witnessing a decline in the state, the
craftsmen involved with willow wicker (Kani Wallas) are expressing
satisfaction over the returns the trade is fetching them.
• Earning fairly enough to make it as their livelihood wicker workers didn't
allow intervention of the machines is the biggest factor that craft has survived
so far.
• Willow wicker art has traditionally been considered low- art because of
which it has not gained popularity.
• The raw material however, is getting expensive nowadays which is creating a
hindrance among the workers initially .

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Gujarat
Cane and Bamboo craft started from Gujarat.
• The Art to craft Bamboo is the uniqueness of Gujarat in India.
• Gujarat is home to over 22 varieties of bamboo, spread over vast
tracks of forest land in hilly areas and southern and northeastern
regions of the state.
• Cane and bamboo have swayed their way into the tribal culture of
Gujarat.

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Community and Socio Cultural Aspects
Tribals of Baroda make baskets, masks, flutes. Jodija Pahwai special
double flute, is made in Banni and Kutch.
Tribals in Dahod and Dangs area are famous for their baskets, trays,
boxes, mats and musical instruments.
In a majority of the villages in Gujarat traditional bamboo work
provides articles required by the agrarian community.
The western part of Gujarat is engaged in the making of cane and
bamboo products.
Ambapada is famous for decorative articles made from bamboo roots

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• The handicraft development corporation and Gujarat Khadi and
Gramodyog Board should encourage and trained the craftsmen.
• This will motivate the craftsmen to come out from their ages old
trend.
• It is also suggested here that the State Handicraft Development
Corporation and All India Handicraft Development Board should
also initiate the practice of giving award and recognising their skill
for the craftsmen engaged in bamboo.
• This will automatically generate more employment avenues for the
craftsmen in general.

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