{"id":17641,"date":"2026-01-17T14:12:18","date_gmt":"2026-01-17T14:12:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aguli.in\/?p=17641"},"modified":"2026-01-17T16:06:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T16:06:07","slug":"tripura-bamboo-artisan-samir-jamatia-crafts-invitation-kits-for-rashtrapati-bhavans-republic-day-2026-reception","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aguli.in\/index.php\/2026\/01\/17\/tripura-bamboo-artisan-samir-jamatia-crafts-invitation-kits-for-rashtrapati-bhavans-republic-day-2026-reception\/","title":{"rendered":"Tripura Bamboo Artisan Samir Jamatia Crafts Invitation Kits for Rashtrapati Bhavan\u2019s Republic Day 2026 Reception"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Tripura, 17 Jan 2026: <\/strong>In a moment of pride for Tripura and its indigenous craft traditions, bamboo and cane artisans from the state have been commissioned to create exclusive invitation kits for the official Republic Day Reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 26, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">Leading this prestigious national project is Samir Jamatia, who has been appointed as the Supervisor of the Bamboo Crafts Project, Tripura, under the guidance of the National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad. The initiative marks a significant recognition of Tripura\u2019s traditional bamboo and cane craftsmanship at the highest ceremonial platform of the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">Expressing his gratitude, Samir Jamatia said that the project is a historic opportunity for Tripura\u2019s grassroots artisans to showcase their indigenous skills before a national and international audience. He added that the initiative not only honours traditional craftsmanship but also strengthens sustainable livelihood opportunities for local craft communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"729\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/7e8a8212-6586-42ed-8329-9747d8580cec-729x1024.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-17636\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/7e8a8212-6586-42ed-8329-9747d8580cec-729x1024.jpg 729w, https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/7e8a8212-6586-42ed-8329-9747d8580cec-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/7e8a8212-6586-42ed-8329-9747d8580cec-768x1079.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/7e8a8212-6586-42ed-8329-9747d8580cec-860x1208.jpg 860w, https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/7e8a8212-6586-42ed-8329-9747d8580cec-760x1067.jpg 760w, https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/7e8a8212-6586-42ed-8329-9747d8580cec-150x211.jpg 150w, https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/7e8a8212-6586-42ed-8329-9747d8580cec.jpg 999w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">The invitation kits are being crafted using three traditional techniques deeply rooted in Tripura\u2019s indigenous heritage. These include Bamboo Mat Weaving inspired by the traditional Twising (Jamatia firewood basket), Bamboo Weaver Loom Mats created by combining fine bamboo strips with thread on a loom, and decorative Cane Pendants made from locally sourced materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"17639\" src=\"https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/5176d501-6bb6-48ae-aeef-e612dde0bcb3-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17639\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/5176d501-6bb6-48ae-aeef-e612dde0bcb3-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/5176d501-6bb6-48ae-aeef-e612dde0bcb3-300x200.jpg 300w, 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decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"17640\" src=\"https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1452e9f1-2c9e-4401-9378-ae71d110433c-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17640\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1452e9f1-2c9e-4401-9378-ae71d110433c-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1452e9f1-2c9e-4401-9378-ae71d110433c-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1452e9f1-2c9e-4401-9378-ae71d110433c-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1452e9f1-2c9e-4401-9378-ae71d110433c-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1452e9f1-2c9e-4401-9378-ae71d110433c-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1452e9f1-2c9e-4401-9378-ae71d110433c-615x410.jpg 615w, https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1452e9f1-2c9e-4401-9378-ae71d110433c-860x574.jpg 860w, 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Bagabasa and Nunnachara artisans are engaged in bamboo mat weaving, Ranibazar under Jirania subdivision is producing bamboo loom mats, while Nandanagar artisans are crafting the cane pendants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">The project has provided a major boost to indigenous bamboo and cane workers, offering them national exposure and reaffirming the cultural significance of Tripura\u2019s traditional crafts. It also reflects Rashtrapati Bhavan\u2019s commitment to celebrating India\u2019s diverse cultural heritage and promoting indigenous artisans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">As the artisans embark on this prestigious journey, they extend a heartfelt Khulumkha \/ Namaste, proudly carrying Tripura\u2019s craft legacy to Rashtrapati Bhavan for Republic Day 2026.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tripura\u2019s bamboo and cane artisans, led by Samir Jamatia under the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, have been commissioned to craft exclusive invitation kits for Rashtrapati Bhavan\u2019s Republic Day 2026 reception, showcasing indigenous craftsmanship from multiple artisan clusters across the state on a national platform.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":33,"featured_media":17635,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[73],"tags":[4381,4379,4378,4374,4380,4375,4382,4377,4376,4373],"ppma_author":[1174],"class_list":{"0":"post-17641","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-tripura","8":"tag-bamboo-and-cane-craft","9":"tag-indigenous-artisans","10":"tag-indigenous-heritage","11":"tag-national-institute-of-design","12":"tag-rashtrapati-bhavan","13":"tag-republic-day-2026","14":"tag-republic-day-reception","15":"tag-samir-jamatia","16":"tag-tripura-bamboo-craft","17":"tag-tripura-handicrafts"},"authors":[{"term_id":1174,"user_id":33,"is_guest":0,"slug":"kamaljamatia","display_name":"kamal jamatia","avatar_url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/564a074770eb17d36f3af441d462b8a2a809599748f74220740b1d3b52879fcf?s=96&d=https%3A%2F%2Faguli.in%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F07%2FPHOTO-2023-09-14-08-30-32-3.jpg&r=g","0":null,"1":"","2":"","3":"","4":"","5":"","6":"","7":"","8":""}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aguli.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17641","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aguli.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aguli.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aguli.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/33"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aguli.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17641"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/aguli.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17641\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17642,"href":"https:\/\/aguli.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17641\/revisions\/17642"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aguli.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17635"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aguli.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17641"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aguli.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17641"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aguli.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17641"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aguli.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ppma_author?post=17641"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}