From the archive record
In Manipur, cane and bamboo crafts was extensively practiced by practically every household in the valley and in the hills. A variety of products in different deigns and patterns for various purposes are made, covering almost everything required in a simple living. Bamboo is an integral part of a villager's life, as it is associated in all ways with the everyday life of the rural populace. Regrettably, the practice of this craft has now diminished considerably. Preservation of the varied cane and bamboo products must be done now if they are to be preserved for posterity. Bamboo is used in a myriad ways to make several articles, implements, etc. Generally, people make only those things that are required in their day-to-day life. It is normally after the sowing and the harvesting seasons tha