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Bamboo Craft in Bangladesh

Bamboo craft is a cultural symbol for rural people, who are both producers and consumers of this craft. Due to its low production cost, bamboo is used as the primary material for everyday use products such as stools, mats, baskets, traps as well as decorative items. Among the 26 species of bamboo available in the country, only three species are used for industrial purposes; muli, talla and baira. Bamboo mathal (hat) and bamboo baskets are used in farm work, while bamboo traps and creels are used by fishermen.

Traditional houses such as dochala, charchala, or atchala are made of bamboo, along with bamboo fences. Other common craft items include basketry, weapons, boats, rickshaw hoods, prayer mats, hand- made fans, folk musical instruments and caskets. 

What is the origin of bamboo craft?

Bambooworking is the activity or skill of making items from bamboo, and includes architecture, carpentry, furniture and cabinetry, carving, joinery, and weaving. Its historical roots in Asia span cultures, civilizations, and millennia, and is found across East, South, and Southeast Asia.

When did bamboo craft start?

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.

What is the history of bamboo products?

Researchers have found archaeological evidence that (bamboo) was used in China as far back as 7,000 years ago. This evidence was unearthed in what is now the province of Zhejiang. During the Shang Dynasty, between the 16th and 11th centuries B.C., people made bows and arrows of bamboo as well as household items.

What is the name of the bamboo in Bangladesh?

In Bangladesh several species of bamboo are prized for their strength and cultivated in villages. These include jai (bambusa vulgaris), barua (bambusa balcooa) and mittinga (bambusa jaintiana). Naturally occurring bamboos are dominated by the muli (melocanna baccifera) variety that grows all over Bangladesh.

What are some fun facts about bamboo?

Bamboo is the fastest growing plant on this planet. It has been recorded growing at an amazing 47.6 inches in a 24 hour period. Bamboo is a crucial element in the balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. A grove of bamboo release 35% more oxygen than an equivalent stand of trees.

What bamboo symbolizes in life?

Bamboo is a symbol of strength, flexibility, and growth. The combination of these virtues is what has inspired us to create high-quality, durable, and extremely soft products.

What are 6 environmentally friendly things made from bamboo?

Bamboo can also be pulped with less power and chemicals than wood which makes it more environmentally friendly.

Bamboo Toilet Paper

Bamboo Coffee Filters

Disposable Bamboo Paper Cups

Reusable Bamboo Paper Towels

Bamboo Baby Diapers

Bamboo Copy Paper 

How long does bamboo last?

A bamboo grove can last for a hundred year or more. An average cane may live up to 15 years depending on the species, but to generalize, 7 to 10 years is more common. The starter plant and smaller plants will begin to die off a little faster as the grove matures because of sunlight absence.

Is bamboo lucky for wealth?

Native to Asia, Lucky Bamboo belongs to the Ruscaeae family with a scientific name Dracaena Sanderiana. Well-known as one of the plants that attract money like a magnet. It has been a symbol of good fortune in the Asian culture from more than 5000 years. Lucky bamboo is one of the best plants for wealth and prosperity.

Why are bamboo so expensive?

Bamboo is an expensive plant; this is due to the difficulty and time in propagating. It can take three years for a plant to be saleable in a 200mm pot. From a 200 mm pot at 1 mt tall it can grow an astonishing amount over its first summer (up to 5mt height) and will almost grow to its peak after another year.

What bamboo products are most in demand?

Growing awareness and interest in sustainability among consumers is spurring demand for bamboo- based personal products such as bamboo hair products, toothbrushes, bowls, straws, and cutlery across the globe.

How long does it take to grow bamboo?

Bamboo is one of the fastest-growing plants on the planet. It grows quickly with some species can reach full maturity in just 90 days, and most taking just a couple of years. One bamboo species can grow a massive 35 inches per day (or 1.5 inches per hour).

Does bamboo regrow when cut?

Does bamboo regrow when cut? When cutting bamboo at the top of the cane, it will not regrow but simply produce new leaves to provide enough energy for its expansive root system. Cutting the bamboo at the base of a culm, however, will result in regrowth as the cane replaces itself over time.