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Write the article on art and craft of people of Meghalaya with their pictures​

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a unique and small state in the north-eastern region of India, it is a paradise on earth. It means “the abode of clouds” in the Sanskrit language, and became one of the famous tourist destinations in India. The state has a lot of attractive things with vibrant culture, great scenic beauty, tradition and peace, which attracts millions of tourists.

Assam to its north and Bangladesh to the south, and have Shillong its capital. Shillong is nicknamed as “Scotland of the East“. It is one of the seven sister states of North-East India.

The climate of Meghalaya is subtropical (between hot and cold) and humid. Annual rainfall 1200 cm due to this, this state is called the most “wet” state of the country. Cherrapunji, which is south of the capital, Shillong, has set a world record of the highest rainfall in a calendar month. Whereas the village near this city Mavasinram holds the record for the most annual rainfall.

About one-third of the state is forested and the Garo, Khasi and Jaintia hills of the state are the major peaks, with stretches of valley and highlands plateaus, and it is geologically rich. Meghalayan forest is considered to be among the richest botanical habitats of Asia.

Nature has blessed her with abundant rainfall, sun-shine, virgin forests, high plateaus, tumbling waterfalls, crystal clear rivers, meandering streamlets and above all with sturdy, intelligent and hospitable people. Intriguing limestone caves, mysterious living root bridges, sacred groves, majestic falls to misty hills, Meghalaya is the stuff travel dreams are made of.

History

Cherrapunji

The early history of Meghalaya is not known, the Khasi, Jaintia, Bhoi, War, collectively known as the Hynniewtrep people predominantly inhabit the districts East of Meghalaya, also known to be one of the earliest ethnic group of settlers in the Indian sub-continent, belonging to the Proto Austroloid Monkhmer race. It was in the 18th and 19th centuries when the Khasi, Garo, and Jaintia tribes have their kingdoms.

In the 19th century, these kingdoms came under British and were incorporated in Assam in 1835. Due to a treaty relationship between the kingdoms and the British, the region enjoyed semi-independent status for several years.

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Art and Craft of Arunachal Pradesh

The art and craft of Arunachal Pradesh reflects varied culture and traditions co-existing in the state. One can find a plethora of bamboo and cane handicrafts along with wood carving and carpet weaving by different inhabiting tribes. The regions of Tirap, Upper & West Siang, Lohit and Tawang have population that indulge in artistic wood carvings. Whereas, districts of East Kameng, Papumpare, Changlang, Upper and Lower Subansiri, East and West Siang, Lohit and Dibang Valley produce high quality cane products.

Handloom also forms an integral part of the rich art and craft and for most of women in the state, it is the primary occupation. Women of 20 tribes and 100 sub-tribes in Arunachal work to manufacture products like skirt (Gale), shirt (Galuk) , cotton shawl, side bag, curtain cloth in different patterns, quality, traditional value, motive and design. Paintings is yet another important art that Arunachal Pradesh is proud of. A special type of painting called Tangkha is prevalent in Buddhist dominated areas of the state like Tawang, West Kameng, and Upper Siang Districts.

The motif of these paintings is mainly a religious subject or that of a traditional value. Carpet weaving in Arunachal is mostly seen in the regions same as that of the painting making. The carpets of the state has been acclaimed to be of National & International repute, which definitely adds a feather in the cap of Arunachal. Apart from carpets, wall hanging , cushion pad, telephone pad, floor covering etc. are also handmade in the state.

One of the unique items coming from Arunachal is the Wangcho Bag, which is handmade by the women folk of Wangcho tribe of Tirap District. Cotton and acrylic yarn is used for weaving the colourful geometrical pattern on the bag. Today, apart from the the trademark bags, the weavers are designing and different utilities like ladies and gents waist coat and dresses as well. The Wangcho women also make grass necklaces with the help of seasonal reed that is found on river banks. Along with this, necklace wristband, waist band , head gear and earring are also made in the Tirap district.