Manipur: Handloom, Handicrafts & Fine Arts

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Manipur: Handloom, Handicrafts & Fine Arts

Household handicraft products

RKCS Art Gallery, Imphal

Handloom, Handicrafts & Fine Arts

The handloom and handicrafts items of Manipur are sought after souvenirs for tourists. It is an indispensable aspect of the socio-economic life. There is a saying that every woman of Manipur is a born weaver. The more than 33 different communities in the State have imprinted upon their handloom products, exquisite designs peculiar to their communities.

Manipur pottery is crafted without a potter’s wheel. It is an enthralling experience to witness the potters of Andro, Thongjao and Nungbi deftly moulding an unbelievable range of earthenware. Beautiful pieces of art made of cane and bamboo form an important part of handicrafts. Tourists would like to take home a lifan, phak (weed mat), phiruk, Manipuri Dolls and a host of other beautiful carvings from various rare and exotic varieties of timber.