Zainab Abu Bakar produces mengkuang mats by hand, preserving a fading heritage with patience, skill and quiet devotion.

ZAINAB Abu Bakar, 88, remains steadfast in preserving the art of weaving mats using mengkuang leaves, even as the traditional ...

AT 88, Zainab Abu Bakar is still weaving mengkuang mats, a skill she inherited from her late aunt at the age of 13, Kosmo!

Tripura’s bamboo artisans will craft invitation kits for the Republic Day reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.

President Murmu's invitation for Republic Day presents an exquisite tribute to Tripura's artistry in cane and bamboo, showcasing the vibrant heritage of the Northeast. The elegant handcrafted box, ...

Lokotsav, which began as a small village initiative 25 years ago, has grown into a nationally recognised cultural festival.

What you need to know: Man wanted for killing mat weaver over unpaid balance. Police in Amuru District are hunting for a 40-year-old man suspected of killing a 25-year-old papyrus mat maker during a ...

Despite her advanced age of 88, Zainab Abu Bakar’s fingers never tire as she diligently weaves the leaves with remarkable creativity to fulfil customer orders.

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The festival was organised by Adivasi Sanghatna Quepem at January 17 and 18 in coordination with the Directorate of Art and Culture and the Tribal Welfare Department. Among the exhibits that attracted ...

At a time when women across Gujarat are steadily redefining their economic and social roles, Rajiben Vankar from Kutch ...