Arts Of India

Sabai Grass ( Eulaliopsis binata ) is a perennial plant that belongs to the grass family and is grown in countries like India, Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, the Philippines, and Malaysia. It is characterized by long leaves which are used for making ropes, pulp for paper production, and many other arts and crafts. In India, Sabai grass is abundantly found in the forest fringes of the Chota Nagpur Plateau in West Bengal and Odisha. Sabai Grass Crafts  It is believed that Sabai grass got its importance during the British era when they found it strong and durable enough for military use. At present Sabai grass, craft making has become very popular in various districts of West Bengal and Odisha like  Purulia, Bankura, Jhargram, Mayurbhanj,  and  Baripada.  Although earlier it was used for rope-making and making paper pulp, now it is stylized in various ways for making items like  wall hangings, cots, furniture, baskets, decorative boxes,...

When it comes to the richness of art and culture, West Bengal stands out to be one of the most unique and diverse states. The various foreign reigns have highly influenced the art and architecture of the state. However, Bengal prides itself on the imprint which it carries beyond the foreign influences, ancient and modern.  The foreign powers play a major role in the gradual changes that influenced the arts and crafts, providing an artistic diversity in the forms of dance, music, traditional handicrafts, painting, and carving. The stronghold of art and creativity makes the state the cultural capital of India . Arts and Handicrafts of West Bengal Dokra   Originated in the Bikna village of Bankura district of West Bengal, Dokra metal craft is considered as one of the oldest forms of metal casting, which dates back to five thousand years ago. The Dokra Damar tribes, the traditional metal-smiths of Bengal have survived the test of times and even in recent years, their handcraf...