HANDICRAFTS OF MANIPUR

Cane and Bamboo

Cane Basket

 

Cane Pot

 

Cane Tea Coster

 

 

 

Lookmai

 

 

Bamboo, a forest resource in Manipur is abundantly grown in Churachandpur, Jiribam, Tamenglong and Imphal districts. Manipur is the largest producer bamboo products after Tripura in the entire north east. Some of the bamboo products are sofa sets, Murhas, mats, basketry, tray, chair, table, flower vase, ashtray and other decorative and utility articles.

 

Kauna (Water Reed) Crafts

Water Reed Cushion

 

Reed Arm Chair 

 

 

Mat

 

 

 Reed Bag

Reed Shoes

 

 

Kauna is a type of reed usually grown in the wetlands and marshes. Imphal valley of Manipur is the centre for kauna crafts. This is often used for making mats, Chairs, cushion, coasters, bags, moorah etc. This product is in great demand in Manipur.  

 

Textile Weaving

 

 

Textile weaving is a house hold industry in Manipur.

Dolls and Toys

Pheenga-ruk Pubi

 

Naga Dance

 

Radha-Krishna

 

Pung-cholom

 

In Manipur Dolls and Toys are made from different materials like cloth, cotton clay, wood and bamboo etc. They have a charm of their own with their traditional outfits. Dolls include characters like Radha Krishna, Khamba and Thoibi, Etc. Toys include caricatures of various animals and birds.

 

Hand-Embroidery

 

Hand Embroideries is a popular craft practiced by both men and women folk in Manipur. There are about ten different varieties of Embroideries. Namthang-Khut-hut, Khamenchatpa Kabui, Singh Nangpan (Flag Design) Motrangphee is (Temple Design) are some of the main Embroidery Designs. Tablecloth bed-cover, handkerchief, T.V. covers, etc. are the major products. Prominent legendry figures and animal motifs are stitched with perfection. Hand Block printing is another popular craft in Manipur. Printed pillow covers and bed-sheets are common products.