TRIFED’s Artisan Treasures

About TRIFED’s Artisanal Treasures:

• Longpi Pottery: 
  • Named after the village of Longpi in Manipur, the Tangkhul Naga tribes practice this exceptional pottery style.
  • Unlike most pottery, Longpi does not resort to the potter’s wheel.
  • All shaping is done with the hand and with the help of moulds.
  • The characteristic gray- black cooking pots, the stout kettles, quaint bowls, mugs and nut trays, at times with a handle of fine cane are trademarks of Longpi.
• Chhattisgarh Wind Flutes:
  • Curated by the Gond Tribe of Bastar in Chhattisgarh, the ‘Sulur’ bamboo wind flute stands out as a unique musical creation.
  • Unlike traditional flutes, it produces melodies through a simple one-handed twirl.
  • Beyond music, the ‘Sulur’ serves utilitarian purposes, helping tribal men ward off animals and guide cattle through jungles.
• Gujarat Hangings:
  • It is curated by the Bhil & Patelia Tribe in Dahod, Gujarat.
  • They boast mirror work, zari, stones, and beads, evolving to suit contemporary fashion while preserving tradition.
• Rajasthan Artistry
  • Glass Mosaic Pottery captures the mosaic art style, meticulously crafted into lamp shades and candle holders. When illuminated, they unleash a kaleidoscope of colors, adding vibrancy to any space.
  • Meenakari: It is an art of decorating metal surfaces with vibrant mineral substances, a technique introduced by the Mughals. Delicate designs are etched onto metal, creating grooves for colors to nestle in. Each hue is fired individually, creating intricate, enamel-adorned pieces.
  • Metal Ambabari Craft: It is curated by the Meena Tribe, also embraces enameling, a meticulous process that elevates metal decoration. Today, it extends beyond gold to metals like silver and copper.

Q1) What is TRIFED?

Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India came into existence in 1987 under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, of 1984.It is a national-level apex organization functioning under the administrative control of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.

Source: TRIFED’s Artisanal Treasures Steal the Spotlight at G20 Summit