TRAINING OF TRAINERon “BAMBOO HANDICRAFTS”

for KERALA STATE BAMBOO MISSIONGovernment of Kerala

CONTENT

INTRODUCTIONARTISANS PROFILE PRODUCT CATEGORIESWORKSHOP INAUGURATIONIMPROVED TOOL KITTOOL DEMONSTRATIONBAMBOO SETUMTREATMENT & SEASONINGPRIMARY PROCESSESSECONDARY PROCESSESBOARD MAKINGFINISHINGTURNINGTRAINING PRODUCT’S DISPLAY VALEDICTORY CLUSTER VISIT MACHINES & TOOLS LISTPRODUCT LIST

‘TRAINING OF TRAINER’ program on Bamboo handicrafts was conducted byBamboo & Cane Development Institutefrom 14th to 24th March 2018 at BCDI, Agartala. It was Sponsored by Kerala State Bamboo Mission, Govt. of Kerala

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Project Head: Designer:

Team members:

Training Assistants:

Dr. Abhinav KantMs Pranjal DuberkarMs Rinki SenguptaMr Amulya DebbarmaMr Jitendra SarkarMr Tapan Debnath Mr Biswajit Sutradhar Mr Amarendra Chakma

Sh S.B. Roy (Shilpguru)Smt Geeta BhoumikSh Prasamjit Sutradhar Smt Gayatri Nama

Bamboo & Cane Development Institute (BCDI)

Bamboo & Cane Development Institute (BCDI) was set up in 1974 at Agartala by Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India with an objective to provide strong forward and backward linkages for the producers of Cane and Bamboo of North East Region.

A new building has been set up to activate the working of BCDI in a sprawling area of six acres of land at a very prime location in Agartala. National Centre for Design & Product Development (NCDPD) has been entrusted with the responsibility of running and management of BCDI by O/o. Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) with an objective to professionalize the efforts in an effective manner.

Kerala State Bamboo Mission (KSBM)

Kerala State Bamboo Mission (KSBM) was constituted under Department of Industries & Commerce and functioning at Kerala Bureau of Industrial Promotion with the broad aim of marshaling the scattered resources of the State and adopting a focused approach to revitalize the bamboo sector by promoting value addition, enhancing income generation and alleviating poverty through the following interventions- Creation of new design for innovative products in Bamboo sector- Assess gaps in skill of artisans on location basis- Prepare training module based on the need-assessment- Quality enhancement and Product improvement on existing products through Engineering inputs- Promotion of bamboo-based entrepreneurship by providing necessary support services- Provide necessary support to create market demands- Act as a support service provider to bridge the critical gaps in the sector- Promotion of bamboo propagation- Maintaining an information System about Bamboo.

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PARTICIPANTS

Jewelry Products1. Ms. Kavitha Benny

2. Ms. Radhamani K.

3. Ms. Sumayya K. P.

4. Ms. Manjusha Sathish

Utility Products5. Ms. Mariyam K. J.

6. Mr. Rajeev V.k.

7. Mr. Rakesh P. K.

8. Mr. Anoop kumar A.

9. Mr. Selvarajan S.

10. Mr. Ganeshan N. T.

11. Ms. Santha kumari K.

12. Mr. Vincent S.

13. Mr. Benny K. A.

Basketry/ Weaved Products14. Ms. Jameela M. M.

15. Ms. Sheela P.

16. Ms. Sobhana kumari M.

17. Ms. Ajitha N. V.

18. Ms. Shailaja K.P.

19. Mr. Shibu S.

20. Mr. Jobish Varghese

21. Mr. Manoharan K.V.

22. Mr. Sathish K.

23. Mr. Vidhu K. K.

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PRODUCT CATEGORIES

BAMBOO BASKETRYPRODUCTS

BAMBOO UTILITYPRODUCTS

BAMBOO JEWELRY PRODUCTS

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INAUGURATIONthThe programme was inaugurated on 14

March 2017 in Conference hall of BCDI.

Shri S. Santhosh, Member- Convener

&COO, KSBM was the Chief Guest of

Inauguration ceremony. A briefing about

the ToT programme was given to all the

participants explaining the topics to be

covered during the 10 Days Workshop.

Sh. S. Santhosh distributed improved tool

kit to all the participants.

IMPROVED TOOL KIT

Details of Cane & Bamboo Tool Kits

Tools Quantity Function

Gouging Chisel (Big + Small)

02 Nos.

Bamboo Turning

Skew Chisel (Big + Small)

02 Nos.

Bamboo Turning

Parting Chisel

01 Nos.

Bamboo Turning

Square Chisel (Big + Small)

02 Nos.

Bamboo Turning & Carpentry

Hacksaw for woodwork

01 Nos.

Cutting and Sizing

Hammer

01 Nos.

Impelling

Measuring Tape

01 Nos.

Measuring

Metal scale

01

Nos.

Measuring

Small file for sharpening Hacksaw blade 01 Nos. Abrading

Tri square 01 Nos. Measuring Measuring gauge plate

01 Nos.

Measuring

Bamboo splitting knife

01 Nos.

Splitting

Combination stone

01 Nos.

Grinding

Power operated hand drill (Small)

01 Nos.

Boring

Power operated Angle Grinder (Small)

01 Nos.

Grinding

*Forceps, Nose plier will be added instead of Chisels in tool kit for Jewellery

Artisans

In this improved tool kit hand operated power tools like drill machine and angle grinder has been included for speedy, quality and uniform production.This is a comprehensive tool kit and compatible to carry out turning craft, Utility product, Cutting pasting work, furniture making, basketry and jewellery making etc.

DEMONSTRATION of Power Tools

Hand operated power tools can reduce the production time as well as increases the quality of product. Detail about various power tools, its uses and operation was demonstrated to the participants. Maintenance and trouble shooting was also discussed with the participants.

BAMBOO SETUM

Introduction and Identification of various bamboo species was demonstrated at the Bambusetum of BCDI. About 13 different bamboo species and its utilization were discussed with the participants.

TREATMENT & SEASONING

Treatment and preservation of bamboo is the most important factor for product development activity. A detailed demonstration and hands on experience was given to the participants. Different preservative and its concentration were discussed. Various treatment process like dipping, Boucherie and Vacuum Pressure Impregnation was demonstrated. This was their first time experience for treatment and seasoning.

PRIMARY PROCESSING

Use of machines for bamboo processing is the present need. Various primary processes like cross cut, splitting, knot removing, and four side planning were demonstrated. A complete hands on practical session for firsthand experience was given to the participants.

This is the first time when participants have seen such processing machines and they all were excited during operations.

SECONDARY PROCESSING

Bamboo glue board is made from bamboo slats with high temperature and high pressure (Hot Press machine) using resin for bonding. There are three types based on the arrangement of bamboo Slats: Horizontal, Vertical and Combined.Participants made the vertical bamboo glue board during the training.

PROCESS FLOW of “Bamboo Glue Board”

FINISHING

Finishing is the final stage of product development process and various finishing techniques were shown to the participants. Chemical and Natural finishes were demonstrated. Oil finishing to the cutlery or any other edible proposes product was also shown.

SHILPAGURU

Experience sharing & Guidance

Shilpa Guru is the highest Award of Honour for a Master. Shri S. B. Roy, Shilpa Guru was one of the Master trainer for the training program. He shared his experiences, learning with the participants and guided them throughout the training

All the participants were amazed to see his finely handcrafted products for which he has received various awards .

TURNING

It is one of the most basic machining process, that is the part is rotated (work piece) while a single point cutting tools is moved parallel to the axis of rotation.

Lathe removes undesired material from a rotating work piece in the form of chips with the help of a tool which is traversed (pass through) across the work and can be fed deep in work. The lathe is a machine tool which holds the work piece between two rigid and strong supports called centers or in a chuck or face plate which revolves (rotate). The cutting tool is rigidly held and supported in a tool post which is fed against the revolving work. The normal cutting operations are performed with the cutting tool fed either parallel or at right angles to the axis of the work.

TRAININGS

BASKET WEAVING

Bamboo basket weaving is an age old practice. It is a simple process starting with splitting of bamboo into thin strips. The strips are split in two shapes flat and round to make different kinds of basket. Further these strips are dyed as per the requirement in natural or chemical colors.

There are three main parts of the basket; base, side walls and rim. Using the same weaving technique, beautiful lamps with various forms, trendy colors has been designed.

They were introduced to chemical and natural dyeing techniques.

CHEMICAL DYEING NATURAL DYEING

JEWELRY

Jewelry is a product which needs less raw material & tools compared to other crafts.

In the training, participants were guided to make jewelry from Weaved mat using fine slivers, Various design mat patterns,Geometric & organic shapes, Quilling techniques and profile cut earrings,chemical and natural dyeing techniques.They also made some bangles using weaving technique. Tools they used were basic pliers, forceps etc and Drill machine.

UTILITY PRODUCTS

Main concept of utility products training was to use Machine processed slats. These slats are of good quality compared to manual slats, clean, precise in form which makes the final product uniform, better quality and easy to mass produce. Pen stands, trays, photo frames, tea coasters, hangers are few of the products that have been developed using slats during training.

FINAL PRODUCT DISPLAY

VALEDICTORY FUNCTION

On the last day of the workshop all products developed during training were displayed. Brief presentation about designs, processes, activities and some glimpses of trainees were presented. Participants were congratulated with certificate of participation by Mr. Ban Roy, Deputy Manager, Kerala Bureau of Industrial Promotion, Kerala and Dr. Abhinav Kant, In-charge, BCDI.

CLUSTER VISIT

Nalchar village is located in Melaghar Tehsil of West Tripura district in Tripura.Bamboo handicrafts of Tripura are acknowledged to be among the best in the country, due to their beauty, elegance and exquisite designs. Nalchar village is cluster where almost every house there are traditional artisans who practices weaving craft since years. Weaving based items are produced in the cluster, including baskets using various techniques, weaved mats as well as Mat products, Lamp Shades, hand bags etc. Bamboo and ornaments are also very intricate and exquisite in nature.

Products Developed during Training:

Basketry Products:

S. No.

Products name

Quantity

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Sun Weaving Basket

10 Nos.

2.

Sanji Basket

10 Nos.

3.

Apple Basket

10 Nos.

4.

Dula Basket

10 Nos.

5.

Hanging Lamp

10 Nos.

Utility Products:

1.

Pen Stand

09 Nos.

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Tea Coaster

09 Nos. 3.

Photo Frame

09 Nos. 4.

Tray

09 Nos.

5. BCDI Tray 09 Nos. 6. Hanger 10 Nos.

7. Trivet 09 Nos.

Jewellery Products:

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Earrings (using Weaving, cutting and Coiling

technique)

75 Pair

2.

Bangles

06 Nos.

diameter

4 side planning for

Name of Equipment Photo Function Product line

Hot Press Machinehot pressing for Bamboo Board and Bamboo Ply

For making

different type of

boards & panels

Chemical Treatment Plant Bamboo Preservation

Treatment of bamboo for long service life

Drying Kilnseasoning of Bamboo slats/ round bamboo

Drying bamboo/ slat for dimensional stability

Round Bamboo Splittingsplitting of round bamboo

Splitting round bamboo for different of slat

Round Bamboo Cross Cutting

cross cutting of round bamboo

Cutting of round bamboo for different length

Bamboo Slicing, Knot Removing, Width Sizing & Planning Machine

for Bamboo Slicing, Knot Removing, Width Sizing & Planning Machine

Removing inner & outer knot with width sizing for slat making

Bamboo 4 Sides Planning Machine

Bamboo Board and Furniture

board making

Bamboo & Wood Blind Weaving Machine

Bamboo blinds weaving

For Weaving blind/dining mat of different designs

Grinding Machine Grinding of Tools

For sharpening of cutters/ blades

Bamboo Strip 2 Sides knot Removing Machine

for Bamboo Strip 2 Sides knot Removing

Removing inner and outer knots of bamboo splits

Sliding Table Panel Saw with Double Roller Carriage

Bamboo / Wood Panel trimming,

Sizing

For cutting different type of boards/ panels

Single Spindle Shaper

Grooving and Shaping of Bamboo / Wood

shaping bamboo wood in different shapes for making furniture

Bosch Make Orbital

Sander

Machine

GEX

125-1 AE

sanding and finishing

For smoothness and finishing of products

Bosch Rotary Drill GSB

13 RE

Drilling

Drilling in round bamboo/bamboo slat/wood/board panels for furniture and other works

Bosch Angle grinder

100 mm

Grinding

Heavy sanding of round bamboo/ slat /bamboo board panels

Bosch sliding mitre saw

GCM 800

Cutting at various

angle

Various angle cutting of round bamboo/bamboo slat/board panels, basically for 45° angle cutting

Name of Equipment Photo Function Product line

MACHINES & TOOLS

Following are the machines & tools used during the training.

Bamboo & Cane Development Institute (BCDI)Add: Lichubagan, P.O. Agartala Secretariat,

Agartala - 799010, West Tripurawww.bcdi.in