Banana fiber—locally known as “Musa” fiber—is one of the strongest natural fibers in the world and a rising star in the world of eco-friendly products. Extracted from the bark of banana plants after fruiting, this sustainable fiber converts agricultural waste into durable goods like bags, table mats, packaging, and even garments. The extraction process involves peeling the trunk and discarding…
Water Hyacinth (locally known as Meteka) is often seen as a nuisance plant choking water bodies, but in the hands of skilled artisans, it transforms into beautiful and eco-friendly home decor and utility products. Known for its exceptional growth—yielding over 200 tons of dry matter per hectare—this aquatic plant is now the raw material for a thriving craft ecosystem across…
Longpi Black Pottery, also known as Longpi Hampai, is a traditional craft of the Tangkhul Naga tribe from Longpi (Loree) village in Manipur. Unlike conventional ceramics, this pottery is made without the potter’s wheel. Instead, craftsmen use a unique blend of black serpentine stone and weathered rock, mixed with water to form clay. Every piece is hand-shaped on wooden boards…
