Zoom-Bangla Desk: The handiwork industry of the hills is losing value due to the change of time. At one time, ivory ornaments and handicrafts were loved by the women of the small ethnic groups in the hilly areas. Ivory bracelets, hairpins and other items were given as dowry or gifts in marriage.
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Especially traditionally Chakma, Marma, Tripura, Bam, Mro, Tanchangya, Lusai, Pangkho, Murang, Khiang, Chak and Khumira use these ornaments. Minor ethnic groups believe that ivory ornaments will bring good luck in their lives. Even the ivory sword of the Chakma king of Rangamati, the chair, the kharam used by the Kalindi queen, the Buddha's seat in various Buddhist temples, Buddha statues, flower tubs were made of ivory. But with the change of time, these are almost extinct now. However, Vijay Ketan Chakma of Rangamati still retains the art of this kunti as a hereditary tradition.
Not only Rangamati, but the only Vijay Ketan Chakma in the entire hill region, has gained popularity in the country and abroad for its exquisite designs and handicrafts, ornamental ornaments or home decoration showpieces. It was, however, the occupation of four men of their clan at one time.
According to the relevant sources, Dhalchan Chakma was best known as the father of the ivory cottage industry in the hilly areas in the early forties of the nineteenth century. After his passing away, his son Kalpataru Chakma flourished the art of gazdanta. He and his grandson late Mohanbashi Chakma excelled in ivory work. Appreciated by many famous people at home and abroad. Their descendant Vijay Ketan Chakma has continued the industry at Kalpataru Shilpa Niketan on Rangamati Jail Road. But with the touch of modernity, the demand for ivory ornaments has decreased a lot, so now he does not have the same business as before.
Rangamati needlework artist Vijay Ketan Chakma said that in 1962, his son Vijay Ketan Chakam first learned handiwork from father Mohanbashi Chakma. Since then he never stopped this work. Kalpataru Niketan is built on one side of Vijay Ketan Chakma's house. He made exquisitely designed handicrafts of ivory by hammering with small hammers.
B Rangamati Jail Road. He was placed in the Art Institute of Handicrafts called Kalpataru.
A unique testimony of Vijay Ketan Chakma's hereditary talent is the 150-year-old Dhalchan Chakma's Dhalchan Chakma's dice game, ornament box made by Tatputra Kalpatru Chakma, large flower pot made by Tatputra Mohanbansi, preserved at the Kalpataru Ivory Art Institute of Rangamati. The fourth Purusha is currently a Burmese fan with the story of Buddha Jataka made by Vijay Ketan Chakma. Moreover, he made almost all kinds of beautiful ornaments for girls with ivory. Kalpataru Shilpa Niketan has several types of hairpins, combs, rings, necklaces, earrings in its collection. For boys there are tie pins, coat pins, cufflinks, tobacco pipes, cigarette holders. Apart from this, there are small and big showpieces, hand fans, Buddha statues, elephant portraits, paper knives, small and big sticks, flower-vine-leaf designs.
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Ivory industry traders said that the industry is currently working on a limited scale due to the scarcity of ivory. This industry will not survive without ivory. Moreover, ivory is not available now. Moreover, the cost of teeth is very high. The cost of making ornaments with these teeth is very high. Selling does not make much profit. Because there is no demand for ivory ornaments in the era of modern ornaments.
