Bamboo finds favour with artisans and architects in Kerala for green construction
The HinduBamboo artisan Shylaja KP from Wayanad, Kerala, is busy applying the “finishing touches” to her craftwork. As she sets up a home stall showcasing an array of intricate bamboo products at the five-day Kerala Bamboo Fest that kicks off virtually on Tuesday, Shylaja is lent a helping hand by her 22-year-old daughter Sunitha PS, an artist, with some spiffy bamboo artwork. “We plan to exhibit 15 different bamboo products such as lampshades, fruit and snack baskets, gift boxes, pen cups and mobile phone stands,” says Shylaja, a member of Sushi Crafts, a bamboo artisan collective. Sooraj S, CEO of Kerala Bureau of Industrial Promotion, which is organising the Kerala Bamboo Fest in association with the Kerala Bamboo Mission, says the fête aims at highlighting the potential of bamboo. “Bamboo is central to its architecture and construction,” says Sajan, adding that bamboo has been used in about 30 houses constructed by Costford.
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