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Monpa Handmade Paper Industry

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    10Pointer
  • Categories
    History & Culture
  • Published
    28th Dec, 2020

The 1000-year old heritage art – the Monpa Handmade Paper of Arunachal Pradesh – which was driven to the extinction, has come to life once again, with the  committed efforts of  Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC).

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  • The 1000-year old heritage art – the Monpa Handmade Paper of Arunachal Pradesh – which was driven to the extinction, has come to life once again, with the  committed efforts of  Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC).

What is the Monpa Handmade Paper art?

  • The art of making Monpa handmade paper originated over 1000 years ago.
  • The fine-textured handmade paper, which is called Mon Shugu in the local dialect, is integral to the vibrant culture of the local tribes in Tawang.
  • The paper has great historic and religious significance as it is the paper used for writing Buddhist scriptures and hymns in monasteries.
  • The Monpa handmade paper, will be made from the bark of a local tree called Shugu Sheng, which has medicinal values too
  • Gradually the art became an integral part of local custom and culture in Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh.
  • Once produced in every household in Tawang, this handmade paper was a major source of livelihood for the locals.

What efforts were put to bring it back to life?

  • The handmade paper industry almost disappeared in the last 100 years which prompting KVIC to plan revival of this ancient art.
  • KVIC commissioned a Monpa handmade paper making unit in Tawang which not only aims at reviving the art but also engaging the local youths with this art professionally and earn.
  • KVIC will provide marketing support and explore markets for the locally manufactured handmade paper.

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