ASSAM HANDCRAFTS

                     

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                                          ASSAM HANDCRAFTS

The Assam valley is popular for its rich greenery, tea gardens and the beautiful handicrafts of Assam. Assam handicrafts and the various art forms in Assam are the life and soul of its people.

                                                        (Assam tea garden)

Assam is located in the northeastern region of India just below the eastern Himalayan foothills. The state is surrounded by seven states namely Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Meghalaya and Sikkim, which are collectively known as eight sisters and serve as great attractions for tourist. Amongst other things, Assam is popular because of the mass production of tea in the state. Around 25 percent of the world's tea is produced in Assam. The tea gardens of Assam, the hills and mountains of the valley along with its amicable people, make Assam a beautiful place for tourism.

                                                      (source: internet)

Assam has a very eco friendly  handicrafts business. Assam is renowned for the production of some wonderful silk. The state produces superior quality silk called ‘Pat’ and ‘Muga’. Moreover, weaving and embroidery are counted as major handicraft industry in the state. Cane and bamboo are also used here exquisitely to make beautiful handicrafts. In addition, terracotta products of Assam are also good examples of beautiful crafts.Similar to all states of India Assam also have their unique style and texture and style of handlooms.   

                              Assam bamboo handcraft (source : internet)

The Different Categories of Assam handcrafts:

Bamboo crafts

handlooms

Jewelry

Cane products

Terracotta

wood crafts

Masks

Toys

Traditional paintings

                                      Terracotta handcrafts (source: internet)

Being rich in bamboo and cane reserves, Assam produces some very useful and daily used utilities like baskets, hats, sieve, mats, stools and other useful furnishing out of bamboo and cane. 

                                        Bamboo crafts(source : internet)

Pottery is another handicraft of Assam that creates toys, household articles, and so on.
Due to the easy availability of wood in the state, there are many good woodcarvings seen in Assam. Masks made in Assam are mostly used for folk theaters. These are produced with materials such as terracotta, metal, bamboo and wood.

Brass and Bell metal products of Assam are also loved for their utility as well as beauty. The cottage industry of Assam produces many products made of brass and bell such as water pots, dishes, bowls, spoons, and cymbals and so on.

          

                                                                        (SOURCES FROM INTERNET)