Meghalaya’s rich bamboo craftsmanship has found national recognition at the highest level, with a traditional bamboo artefact from the state being prominently featured in the specially curated ‘At-Home’ invitation kit for India’s 77th Republic Day celebrations.
The invitation kit, designed for guests attending the Republic Day ‘At-Home’ reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 26, celebrates the living heritage of Northeast India. Conceptualised by the National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad, the kit brings together indigenous art and craft traditions from all eight Northeastern states—often referred to as the Ashtalakshmi states.
Meghalaya’s presence in the collection is marked by a green bamboo coaster inspired by the traditional ‘knup’ rain shield, a cultural symbol deeply associated with the state’s indigenous communities. The knup-inspired design reflects Meghalaya’s long-standing relationship with bamboo as a sustainable material used in everyday life, architecture, and cultural practices.According to officials, the invitation kit aims to offer guests an immersive experience of the Northeast’s craft traditions, developed through close collaboration between regional artisans and design teams.
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