Handicrafts in Manipur’s Ukhrul district has been promoting the state’s rich cultural heritage through their intricate designs and motifs.
Handloom & Handicraft
Most of the villages of Manipur have distinct features in their pottery, each determined by its colours and designs. It is the Nungbi village though that has taken the lead outside the state and made a mark with its black earthenware crafted by Tangkhul tribe who reside in Nungbi village.
The technique of this art is said to be handed down from the Neolithic period. A unique feature of this craft is that it is crafted without a potter’s wheel.
Clay and black rock are the two main ingredients used for this craft. Basically a male-oriented handicraft, this craft requires a high degree of skill and attention.
