Traditional master bamboo weavers from the villages of Belgaum have carried on this ancestral profession for many years.
	The forests of Belgaum provide the bamboo that is used in the making of beautiful handicraft. The bamboo has to be cut into strips of equal breadth and thickness, a skill that takes years to master.
Nimble fingers work to transform the strips into baskets of various shapes and sizes.
	Mats and screens in the making. Stones hold the unfinished screen taut.
The colorful touch of paint is not really a must. Most buyers prefer unpainted ones.
	Items ready for sale. They market their products not only to households but also to multinational companies. The baskets cost between Rs. 40 to 50. Screens are available for Rs. 900.

Address : Nanda Talkies Road, III Block, Bangalore-560011.

-Madhu Bala Pics-Somashekar D P

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