Cane and Bamboo crafts of Goa, India

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Canes with Bamboo have a extremely close and aged association with mankind. Cane and bamboo craft is believed to be the oldest formation of man and is measured to be the oldest craft which was commenced in Goa district by a community identified as Mahars. The Mahars initiated items for example valli, which is still used to wash rice and grains, patlo means a basket which is used for multipurpose and it is accessible in lots of dissimilar size, mats or chicks used as curtains or sun guard and furniture. These craftsmen primarily finished cane objects which were of use to fishermen for the period of catching of fish and as well made-up a Dalli in which they could stock up the dried out grains and other food objects. 

Nowadays there is enormous require of bamboo products wide-reaching and to keep rapidity with the common public produce resembling bags, mats, rugs, flower holders bags, magazine stands and straw hats of Goa which are especially eminent and guard the tourist from the Sun. Despite this numerous other stuff are made which have the long-established stroke with the contemporary designs. The craft of bamboo does not engross lots of tools. The chief tool for this art is hacksaw or Dao. The whole stem of cane is given an inclusion among this tool which is then additionally cracked longitudinally into required shape and size by a bill hook. Several dissimilar types of knives are in addition used to cut the bamboo. The cane is heated on sluggish flames with the aid of a kerosene lamp to offer elasticity. A refined cane and bamboo product apt for every type of ingredient and does not involve a great deal of concern to boost its durability.