PANJIM, May 26 -- One of the age-old arts practiced in Goa is bamboo and crane craft introduced by the 'Mahar' community artisans, who produced 'patlo' (cane basket) for fishermen and farmers. Sambaji Mane along with his wife Kamal Mane from Aldona is engaged in bamboo craft since 30 years by following the parents' footsteps. "My parents were making such products for past 50 years and now I am continuing the same along with my wife, who helps me in my work and this is how we earn our livelihood. As long as we can, we will continue with it".
The craft of bamboo does not involve many tools. The main tool for this art is hacksaw or Dao. The complete stem of cane is given an insertion with this tool, which is then further split longitudinally...