Art of Tripura
Tripura’s art is earthy, symbolic, and community-centric, rooted in daily life rather than gallery traditions.
Handloom & Textiles
Rignai (women’s lower garment)
Risa (upper cloth, ceremonial scarf)
Rikutu / Kamchwlwi Borok
Made using cotton, natural dyes, and geometric tribal motifs
The Risa has become a symbol of Tripura’s cultural pride and is often used to honor guests—similar to a shawl of respect.
Bamboo & Cane Craft.
Tripura is often called the “Bamboo State”.Products include. Baskets, mats, fishing traps , Furniture , Musical instruments and Eco-friendly household items
These crafts reflect sustainability long before it became fashionable.
Culture of Tripura
Tripura’s culture is a beautiful synthesis of tribal customs and royal Bengali influence.
Dance Forms.
Tripura has a strong heritage in folk dance and music. Some of the most beautiful dance forms
Hojagiri Dance
Performed by the Reang (Bru) women, who celebrate fertility, harvest, and Lakshmi Puja.Known for incredible balance and controlled movements
Garia Dance
Associated with the Garia Puja, Performed during the agricultural New Year. Youth-centric, energetic, rhythmic
Lebang Bumani
It’s a Harvest dance with strong community participation
Music
Tripura’s music is dominated by folk and tribal rhythms. Some of the indigenous Instruments include: Kham (drum) , Sumui (flute) and Chongpreng (string instrument)
Songs are often sung in a Narrative (storytelling) and Spiritual mood to celebrate Seasonal and agricultural harvests.
Festivals
Major Festivals of Tripura includes :
- Garia Puja – Tribal agricultural festival
- Kharchi Puja – Royal and religious festival honoring 14 deities
- Ker Puja – Traditional protective ritual
- Durga Puja – Celebrated with Bengali grandeur
- Buisu – New Year festival of the Chakma community
Festivals are community-owned, not commercialized—deeply ritualistic and inclusive.
Food Culture
Food is Simple, nutritious, locally sourced with Staple ingredients like Rice ,Bamboo shoots , Fish. Pork and Fermented foods are quite popular cooked in Low oil, high nutrition—aligned naturally with sustainable living.
Royal & Historical Influence
Tripura was ruled by the Manikya dynasty for centuries. Kings patronized Arts , Education, Literature, Music, and Temple architecture
Key cultural landmarks include Jayanta Palace (Agartala) – a blend of Mughal and European architecture, now a museum. Neer Mahal is one of the finest pieces of architectural Art.
Cultural Philosophy of Tripura
At its heart, Tripura represents Harmony with nature , Community over individualism , Respect for ancestors and Balance between tradition and modern life
This makes Tripura a living example of cultural sustainability, perfectly aligned with:
Responsible tourism
Community-based livelihoods
We are trying to align this with the ZeroX Quality Model for our Adorable India Mission.
