BAMBOO WORKSHOP STUDIO -IV

INTRODUCTION Bamboo is one of the most sustainable material on the planet. It has a very high tensile strength of 28000 per sq. inch that provide earthquake resistance structure. 1450 species of bamboo are found in diverse climate across the world.

Bamboo can be protected through: soaking, air drying , aburanuki.

Uses : scaffolding reinforcement roofing walling doors and windows. State Bamboo growing area (sq. km) Bamboo stock (million tons)

Mizoram 9210 10.89Assam 8213 13.41

Arunachal Pradesh 4590 9.84

Manipur 3692 11.47

Meghalaya 3102 4.41Tripura 939 0.86

Nagaland 758 3.66Total 30504 54.53

Bamboo producing hubs in India

Major species of bamboo available in India:

Bambusa balcooa

Bamboosabambos

Bamboosa nutans

Bamboosa tulda

Dendrocalamus giganteus

Dendrocalamus strictus

Melocanna bambusoides

Bamboo’s properties as top grade material and availability makes it possible to use extensively.

Sizes of bambooBamboo sizes are generally specified by diameter, wall thickness and length.

Diameter of culms : 50 – 180 mms

Length of unit culm : 300 – 600 mms

Total length (standard) : 7000 – 8000 mms (24 ft.)

Costing of bamboo:

A standard bamboo of 24 feet length bears cost of 250 INR. And can be carried through various means of transport.

CHICK MAKING

FURNITURE MAKING

BASKET WEAVING

HANDICRAFTS

HANDICRAFTS & BASKET WEAVINGLocation: 1. Halol2. Near Khanderao Market, Vadodara

Purpose: Containing objects, storage, decorationsMaterials used: Working Tools: Bamboo Measure TapePlastic Strips Scythe/blade/knife/axeColors HammerVarnish ChiselNylon Threads Hacksaw blade

Life and Durability of Finished Product: Baskets: 6 months to 1 yearHandicrafts: Depends on care and usageRates: Flower Basket: Rs 20Chapati Basket: Rs 18Puja Basket: Rs 15Fruit Basket: Rs 20

Time period and Labor: On an average one person can weave a basket in 15-20 minutes.Time period for handicraft varies based on the complexity of design. Average Time to learn the skill: It takes over a week to learn the craft of Basket Weaving.Handicraft may take 2-3 months.

Bamboo Cutting

Bamboo Splitting &

Peeling

Basket/Handicraft Weaving

Border Securing &

Knotting

Varnishing & Coloring

ACTIVITIES

BAMBOO WORKSHOP STUDIO -IV

CHICK MAKING

CHICK MAKINGBamboo Mats/ Bamboo ki ChataiMEERA BEN & FAMILY(40 yrs in profession)Location: Behind Gujarat College, Ahmedabad Purpose: Beautiful door/window shades and blinds. Also protects from scorching summer heat.Materials used: Working Tools:Bamboo Measure TapeNylon threads Scythe/blade/knife/axe Cotton stripes HammerWooden/metal rings Chisel Drill Hacksaw blade Needle Waste tyre rubber blocks RopesLife and Durability of Finished Product: 5 years Painting helps increase the life of material later.

Rates:Bamboo Mat - Rs 30/sq feetBamboo+Fiber Mat – Rs 60/sq feet

Time period and Labour:1 Day is required for cutting and peeling of bamboo. 2-3 craftsmen work together on a mat & finish it under a day. Average Time to learn the skill :The skill can be learnt in nearly a month, but takes a lifetime to master.

Measuring The

Openings

Bamboo Cutting

Bamboo Splitting &

Peeling

Mat Weaving

Border Stitching

Knotting

Installation

FURNITURE MAKING

BAMBOO FURNITURE MAKINGReference: Internetwww.guaduabamboo.comwww.smallb.sidbi.in

Purpose: Chairs, Sofas, Sittings, Tables, Swings, Shelves etc.

Materials used: Different sizes of BambooDiameters: 17cm, 13cm, 7cm, 5cm

Working Tools: SandpaperNailsPlierGlassVarnishPlywoodKerosene oilTurpentine oil’AdhesivesPlastic trapsGumSital PattiLife and Durability of Finished Product: 20-25 yrs

Time period and Labour: 3 craftsmen take 1 week to finish 3 seater sofa

Average Time to learn the skill : 1 month

Bamboo Cutting

Bamboo Splitting &

Peeling

Bending

Fixing & Nailing

Blending & Smoothing the Surface

Varnishing/painting

Waste Rubber Tyre Blocks Cotton Border Stripes Weaving

Knife Wooden Ring Display Chatai

Loading Raw Material Storage

Processing Station (Cutting,

Splitting & Peeling)

Manufacturing Stations

Intermediate Space

Finished Product Storage

BAMBOO WORKSHOP STUDIO -IV

INFERENCES

cutting

Splitting machine

Splitting machine area

peeling

Processing Station

Chick making

Furniture making

Handcraft and basket weaving

Total area required for the bamboo workshop = 116 mt sq

Processing station = 47.2mt sq

Manufacturing station

Chick making =7 mt sq(2 people on 1 station. 2 such stations) Furniture making =18 mt sq (2 people on 1 station. 2 such stations)

Basket weaving and handicrafts = 24 mt sq (one person per station. 3 stations for handicrafts & 3 stations for basket weaving)

Circulation Space =19.24 mt sq

Manufacturing Station

Bamboo bending prosses

Cutting