Arts and Crafts of Mizoram
India has a tradition of Art and crafts since the evolution of Indian civilization. Handloom and Handicrafts are the most popular art forms of Mizoram. In 1988 the Government of Mizoram established Mizoram Handloom and Handicrafts Development Corporation Limited with the objective to promote and flourish handicrafts industries of the state.
Besides making shawls and Puan, Mizo people are proficient in making various articles made from bamboo. Here is a list of some of the articles made by Mizo people and used in their daily life.
Toys
Mizo People carve out beautiful toys out of bamboo. The Bamboo Pop Up Gun is a specialty among all other toys. Local craftsmen make this toy for children using a small length bamboo as a barrel. A small pellet is provided in the middle. When the splint is pulled back in the slot and released, this pellet is triggered out of the barrel.
Utensils and household items
Tuium is a water carrier made from bamboo with a diameter of about 100 millimeters to 140 millimeters. A winnowing Tray called the thlangra is a feature of Lushai tribe residing in Mizoram. It is triangular in shape and is made by skilled artisans. Craftsmen make it from thin strips of bamboo.
Smoking Pipes
There are two types of smoking pipes produced by Mizo people. Vaibel is a pipe made of bamboo and used primarily by Lushai males. Females use tuibur pipe. Tuibur is made by a combination of both clay and bamboo.
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