Introduction

Arunachal Pradesh has a rich tradition of Bamboo and Cane Handicrafts and also Food Carving and Carpet Weaving. The products reflect the rich and varied culture of the Tribe inhabiting this enchanting State and the products featured are representative of the wide range of Handicrafts produced in the State. While Handloom form an integral part of the culture and tradition. Which reflected in the State’s apparels, some of the unique Handloom products in artists weaving and design. Most of the Women folk of the state have been engaged in Handloom sector an tracted as primary occupation.

The Department of Textile & Handicraft-ts has been set-up to develop in this sector to uplift the economic condition as well as to provide self employment opportunity to the Weaver and artisan of the  State to the various Development Schemes/Projects.

Triditional Ornament Products | Wangcho Bag | Cane & Bamboo | Carpet | Painting | Handloom

The unique, and artistic indigenous wood carving articles are available of Tirap, Upper & West Siang, Lohit and Tawang.

1. It is practiced by very limited artisans / craftsman of the above mentioned districts, both passed out trainees form the Deptt. Craft center as well as traditional artisans.
2. The main raw-materials used are locally available wood.
3. Traditional Male and Female Wooden figure are depicted as main subject, warriors / head hunters are popular in Tirap District Wood Carving, originally such wood carvings were used to decorate “MORANG” (Youths Doraitory ) & modernized as decorative collection items Where as different types of Wooden Muska and goddess figure are depicted as main subject considering the cultural & religious value, which are propular in the Dist. Of Upper and East Siang , Lohit & Tawang.
4. Being promoted through Govt. Craft Centres while providing for training and passed out trainees are engaged as production worker in departmental promotional schemes.

Beads ornaments of various types are found in all over Arunachal Pradesh . However Weaving of decorating small beads ornament are predominatory found in Tirap District. The unique beads ornaments and grass necklece products are mainly available in Tirap & Changlang districts which signify higher cultural and Traditional value.

1. The Beads ornaments making practiced by women folk , the main raw-material used in "GRASS BEADS" of very higher quality normally imported form other country .
2. All type of ornaments viz. Necklece Wrist band, Waist band , Head gear, earring are mode with beautiful geometrical pattern used both by mail and female.
3. Being promoted through Govt. Craft Centres while provision for training and passed out trainees are engaged as production worker.

"GRASS NECKLACE" making practiced by female folk of Wangcho Tribe of Tirap District. The main raw-material used in a kind of need , grove near stream and river side during September to February. The skin of the read is of golden colour when the plant is matured . So this glassy our face use for knit the strings. This trade is a seasonal activities and not yet cover under Govt. programme except production scheme. A good demand for exists this items both in national and international market.

Practiced by women folk of wangcho tribe of Tirap District. Major raw material is cotton yarn and acrylic yarn purchased form market combinedly woven in a colourful geometrical pattern. It is popular for its durability, intricat design, colour and weave like carpet . The weavers are being engaged now to produces more of such items with modified design and different utility like ladies and gents waist coat , dress etc.

The traditional Cane Bamboo product are mainly available in the Districts of East Kameng. Papumpare Changlang, upper and Lower Subansiri, East and West Siang. Lohit and Dibang Valley. Which represents high premium on design, quality, local technology and focus cultural indentity. The famous Cane Cap & head gear are available in different tribe of the State, While carrying Basket, Marketing Basket, varieties of design & utility product viz. Cane chari, Cane Table Cane Racks, Cane Coddle, Cane Murrah , design Cane Tray etc. available in different marketing outlets  in the State as well as out side the State.

The carpet making is are of the important occupation in the districts of Tawang, West Kameng, Changlang, Upper Siang. The women folk are engaged in this Trade. The Arunachal Pradesh’s carpet has been acclaimed National & International repute by considering the quality of carpet weaving in different motive and design. The items produces are wall hangings , cushions , Pad, Telephone Pad, floor covering etc. These are being promoted through Govt. Craft Centres, while providing for training. Passed out trainees are engaged as production worker.

Tangkha painting in one of the most artistic craft, it is prevalent mainly in Buddhist dominated areas like Tawang, West kameng, Upper Siang Districts. The utility of the painting is mostly religious subject along with traditional value.

Arunachal Pradesh can be called store House of Handloom designs as it 20 major tribes and more than 100 sub-tribes has got its unique and appealing Handloom designs. The productivity income and socio-economic Status of weavers has diverfication by the traditional design and indigenous weaving through out the State. The products are , Skirt (Gale), Shirt (Galuk) , cotton shawl, side bag, curtain cloth etc, in different pricing pattern according to the quality, traditional value, motive and design