Arunachal Pradesh Art & Craft
From the point of view of art and culture the area may very conveniently be
divided into three zones. The first zone includes the Buddhist tribes i.e. the
Sherdukpens and Monpas and also to some extent the Khowa, Aka and Miji group;
the Membas, Khambas, the Khamtis and Singphos. The people of the first one make
beautiful masks. They also periodically stage pantomimes and mask dances.
Making of beautiful carpets, painted wooden vessels and silver articles are,
however, the speciality of the Monpas. The people of the second zone are expert
workers in cane and bamboo. The Apantanis, Hill Miris and Adis make beautiful
articles of these materials, which speak eloquently about their skill in handicrafts.
The second cultural zone occupies the central part from East Kameng in the west
to Lohit in the east. The third zone is formed by the southeastern part of the
territory.
They also weave articles that are in common use in their daily life. The shawls
and Jackets of the Apantanis, the Adis Gale and shoulder bag and the Mishmi's
coat and shawl are symbolic of the high weaving talents and artistic sense of
the people.
The people of the third zone are famous for their woodcarving. The Wanchos,
however, weave beautiful bag and loin cloth also. Goat’s hair, ivory, boar’s
tusks, beads of agats and other stones as well as of brass and glass are special
fascinations of the people of this zone.
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