Cane crafts from Assam

It will not be incorrect to say that bamboo and cane are very much part of the life of Assam, the north eastern state rich with hills and forests. A variety of products can be made out of cane, like, baskets and furniture items. The best known places for cane craft are Kamrup, Sibsagar and Nowgong.

The cane furniture of Assam, India, is durable and elegant. Sofa sets in the latest contemporary styles, beds, occasional tables, garden furniture etc are among the many of the cane furniture items being crafted.

And… who can ever block the imaginative power of human beings? In this video clip, a variety of handicrafts made of cane can be seen. The venue is Surajkund crafts mela, a fair organized by Haryana Tourism to promote Indian tradition of handloom and handicraft.