Bamboo & Cane

Weaving- Allahabad
VISHI BANSAL
Content
Introduction
Origin
Raw Material
Tools
Process
Uses

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 Introduction
• Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh is well known
for its cane and bamboo work.
Keedganj Cluster falls under Uttar
Pradesh State in Allahabad district.
• Cane and Bamboo are the most commonly
used materials to make furniture and house
hold items which are essential for daily life.
• Artisans in Allahabad deliver high quality
work through their products.
• Nearly 10 to 20 families engaged in
producing cane and bamboo furniture.
• The artisans of Allahabad have their own
distinct style of creating intricate designs.
The motif patterns are created with their
own imaginative idea and skill without using
any traced design.

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 Origin
• The history of cane and bamboo craft goes back to
the 2nd century AD. There are no precise chronicles
in the history of Indian craft that talk about the
origin, history and genesis of this
handicraft. However, it is believed that this craft has
existed since the dawn of civilization.
• During the early 7th century, cane and bamboo crafts
flourished under Bhaskara Verma. This period also
holds annals mentioned cane products such as mat
and cool mats traditionally addressed as siltal pitas.
• Since bygone era, cane and bamboo holds religious
significance in the region of Assam. In the olden
days, it was forbidden to cut cane and bamboo on
auspicious days. Historically, bamboo was also used
to cure illnesses such as hypertension, diabetes and
ulcers as folk medicine.
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 Raw Materials

BAMBOO CHADI MOTA CANE PATRI GOLA

The natural eco-friendly thin cane is bought from thicker cane is from Assam is the processed cane skin is the thin processed cane
material is procured from Gorakhpur which is used for binding used to round/bind the
Kolkata as it is the major bamboo frame. This is
producer of bamboo in the imported from Malaysia
eastern region of India
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Tools
Hatoda: Hammer is used during furniture making to pierce the nails.
Cutter: Used to cut the thin cane.
Jamura: Used to pull the cane.
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Mungri: A wooden tool used to bend and shape the bamboo. 3 4 5
Chaaku: Knife used to scrap the burned bamboo skin to make the texture
smooth.
Jamura is the tool used to pull the cane Cutter used to cut the cane

Chaaku used to smoothen the surface. Jamura is the tool used to pull the cane Mungri used in shaping process. Hacksaw used to cut the dry bamboo
while weaving

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 Tools
Talwar: Another type of knife used to smoothen and beautify the bamboo
texture.
Kerosene lamp: Used to heat the bamboo.
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Tape: Which is made out of bamboo split is used for measurement during 3 4 5
furniture making process.
Hacksaw: Used to cut the bamboo.
Local made scale made out of bamboo Hammer for hammering
for measurement.

Kerosene burner used to produce the fire Another type of Chaaku (knife) A metal rod used to bend the bamboo
A collage of all tools used in production
while heating/ burning the bamboo stick
process.

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Making
Process Bamboo is
purchased from the
market
Various parts of the
furniture are joined
together by using
thin cane strips
The ends of the
product are nailed
and fixed

Lengthy bamboo Shape is given by Simple weaving

sticks are cut into using a wooden tool pattern enhances
required size called Mungri the furniture

Bamboo is then
The strips are Finally the product
immersed in water
heated over a lamp is rubbed with sand
for 2 hrs to absorb
in order to bend it paper and polished
the moisture

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 1.Selecting Bamboo: Start by selecting the right bamboo. Bamboo should be mature, straight,
and free from cracks or defects. It's usually harvested during the dry season when the sap
content is low.
2.Cutting and Splitting: Cut the bamboo into appropriate lengths and then split it into thinner
strips. The size and thickness of the strips will depend on the specific weaving project.
3.Soaking: To make the bamboo more pliable and easier to work with, soak the bamboo strips
Steps of
Bamboo
in water for several hours or overnight. This step also helps to remove any natural oils and
makes the bamboo more flexible.
4.Drying: After soaking, let the bamboo strips dry partially. They should still be slightly damp
for weaving.

Weaving

Bamboo sticks are soaked in water for 2 Artisan applying the pressure on the Heated bamboo is easy to bend Proper shaping is obtained by shaping
hours. bamboo stick for initial shaping while with Mungri.
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using the burner for the purpose.
 1.Design and Pattern: Plan the design and pattern of the item you want to create. Bamboo
weaving can be used to make a wide range of products, including baskets, mats, hats, and
more. Mark or measure the dimensions and layout of your design on a flat surface.
2.Weaving: Start weaving the bamboo strips together according to your design. Depending on
the project, you may use different weaving techniques, such as plain weave, twill weave, or
others. It's important to maintain even tension and spacing while weaving.
Steps of
Bamboo
3.Shaping and Forming: As you continue weaving, you'll gradually shape and form the bamboo
into the desired product. This may involve bending, folding, or tapering the bamboo strips as
needed.
8. Finishing: Trim any excess bamboo and make any final adjustments to the shape and
appearance of your woven item.
9. Drying and Treating: Allow the finished piece to dry completely. Depending on the intended
use of the item, you may apply a protective finish or coating to enhance its durability and
Weaving
appearance.

Measuring the Surai (motif name of The burnt skin layer is removed and The parts are joined using thin cane Ends are nailed
shaped bamboo) to get accurate shape smoothened strip 10
The bamboo frame is ready for cane Cane is cut into different sizes Initial joining of cane to the frame Craftsman involved in cane weaving
rounding

Cane joined to the bamboo with thin Skilled artisan creates design pattern Adding mota cane (thick cane) to the Chair with beautiful design pattern on
small nails while weaving. furniture for better support. it.
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Uses in
Interiors

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Thank you
Vishi Bansal

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