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Detailed explanation-1: -The most prominent art here is woodcarving and cane and bamboo work as the state produces abundant wood material. The craftsmen weave amazing cane mats, winnowing fans, caps, umbrellas, stools and baskets.

Detailed explanation-2: -The main handicrafts are basketware, cane furniture, mats, wood-carving, terracotta, artistic textile, metal artware, dolls and toys and embroidery in this region ( Thiyagarajan, 1987).

Detailed explanation-3: -Among the northeastern states Manipur ranks second in terms of the production of various bamboo crafts the first being Tripura. Some of the major bamboo products produced here include bamboo houses, fencing, baskets, furniture, trays, mats, flower vases, fishing traps etc.