Art and Crafts of Arunachal Pradesh CANE AND

Art and Crafts of Arunachal Pradesh

CANE AND BAMBOO -Bamboo and cane are extensively used in Arunachal Pradesh to make handicrafts and household utilities. The Arunachalis are expert craftsmen, who create some of the most exquisite artifacts using cane and bamboo.

JEWELLERY -Ornaments making is a craft widely practised in Arunachal Pradesh. The work of a silver smith is more intricate and artistic. The first stage in the manufacture of the traditional ornaments he makes, is to make a wax mould of the ornament. This is done by warming the wax sticks or coils and then placing them on the standard moulds made of wax and wood. Where design are essential, they are made with thin wax coils and cut with a knife where necessary.

TANGKHA PAINTING - A thangka, also known as tangka, thanka or tanka (Tibetan: )is a painting on cloth. The literal translation of the Tibetan word THANG KA means ‘recorded message’. Among all the art and crafts in Tawang, painting occupies a very special position. Not only is it essential for designing, decorating and finishing many mundane objects, but it is also a highly developed and important means of religious expression. It is a medium through which the Buddhist philosophy can be explained. .

WEAVING -. Weaving is also a very important industry in the households of Arunachal Pradesh. The Apatanis are the more skilled weavers among all tribes. Fibers made from bark of trees, hairs of goats and humans, besides cotton and wool are used in weaving.

WOOD CRAFT MASK-The tribes of Arunachal Pradesh also excel in the art of woodcarvings. The craft has been traditionally practiced for ages by the tribes. You would find some of the most excellent woodcarvings around the Wancho area of the Tirap district. Images of Lord Buddha, animal figurines, warriors and miniature of Morung are the most commonly found woodcarvings.

Pottery Crafting- Another area, which finds artistic expression in the life of the Arunachalis, is pottery. Some brilliantly designed products like vessels, vases and earthenwares, which are a collector’s item, can be found in the state of Arunachal Pradesh.

SHOE-MAKING- The severe cold climate of the area, especially during winter months necessitated the Monpa to evolve a device to cover their feet as well. The technique employed by the Monpas in making shoes is very simple. The Monpas art of shoe making is , however, dying due to onslaught of machinemade fine leather or rubber shoes in the market. Today, one can rarely see people wearing their hand-made shoes. Only during festive gatherings one can see a few rural folk in their traditional shoes.

HAT-MAKING-The most common headgear of the Monpas is the hat made of Yak’s felt. It is called ngama-shom or tzithpa-sham in Tsoksom area, nga-sha in Mago-Thingbu and dhueja in Zemithang area. The material required for making such hat is yak’s felt and hot water to which is added some crushed crepe apples. remarkably this hat has no stitching.

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