Arts & Crafts
Tawang Focus – The Art of Making Paper
Posted on 04 June 2017 |
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It was a mild morning in May with barely a wisp of cloud in the cobalt sky over Tawang, a perfect day for our visit to Mukto, a village inhabited by Monpa tribals who are known for their traditional papermaking craft. Click to read moreTags: North East India, Crafts, Cultural Preservation, Arunachal Pradesh, Tawang, Monpa, Handmade Paper, Shuk, Discovery
Traditional Silk Production in Manipur
Posted on 30 May 2017 |
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Manipur is a state rich in culture where each tribe has its own customs and language. But from the rugged hills to the loamy valley, there is one common thread that unites them in tradition: all across the land, Manipuri women are expert weavers. Click to read moreTags: Manipur, Meitei, North East India, Crafts, Handloom, Sericulture, Silk, Cultural Preservation, Discovery