Handicrafts of Manipur

Manipur is believed to be one of the flourishing states in the north east of India which is highly systematic in its production and export. Handicrafts of Manipur have a unique place amongst the various crafts of the country. Various kouna products, cane and bamboo items, artistic weaving, woodcarving, etc. have a distinct place of its own.

The culture of Manipur is rich embroidery infused with multicolored yarns of distinguished heritage of all the races that populate her. The people of Manipur are traditional craftsmen. The skilled Manipuri hands make lovely handiwork and handloom pieces, which make shopping in Manipur a pleasant experience in the state of Manipur. They have an enchanting range of fabric and embroidery in distinctive shade and design. Not only that, artifacts made of bamboo, papier mache, cane and wood, crafted out by the manipuris make for prized items for shopping in Manipur.

There are various schemes for development of handicrafts but for want of budgetary support, schemes could not be implemented during the last few years. The Department however, has proposed for approval of a Cane and Bamboo Processing project costing about Rs.10.00 lakhs to the North Eastern Council, Shillong. There is another UNDP sponsored and assisted project for setting up 4(four) common facility centres, 2 for bamboo and 2 for cane allotted for Manipur. The said centres have been selected to run the centres and 100 crafts persons and 50 farmers for plantation of bamboo and cane have also been selected for each of the common facility centres and the same have been recommended to the Government of India. Financial sanction under this project is yet to be accorded.

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