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

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

The suspect, Francis Komakech Ayiri, a resident of Wii-Owaa Village, Pabbo Sub-County, is accused of fatally attacking Kennedy Akera Ajoke after the victim went to demand payment for a mat he had sold ...

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Discover the vibrant diversity of India's North-East through music, art, and cuisine at Rashtrapati Bhavan this Republic Day.

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.

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

Mornings often begin early and quietly. For the Bombales family, life has long revolved around making do with what is available—stretching small earnings, sharing simple meals, and holding on to the b ...

Agartala: The ‘At Home’ invitation for 77th Republic Day by President Droupadi Murmu includes cane and bamboo jewellery from Tripura, highlighting the.

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

This year’s Republic Day At Home invitation from President Droupadi Murmu celebrates the rich cultural and artistic heritage of India’s eight north-eastern states, collectively known as the ...

The invitation stands as a tribute to the artisans whose skills continue to preserve the cultural heritage of India's ...