BAMBOO-ZLED!!

I have studying bamboo since a long time now and it has become one of my absolute favourite mediums to work with. The possibilities with this material with the added advantage of availability are simply incredible.

I have come across some interesting uses of bamboo that I didn't know about earlier and was really surprised to find them!

1. Tattoo Art ( Thailand )

The bamboo tattoo is given with a perfectly balanced piece of bamboo that has been shaped with a grip.

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2. Curry : Alu Tama

Here I was thinking that bamboo and cane were something only pandas would eat but turns out there is a curry in Nepal named as Alu Tama (Potato & fermented Bamboo).

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3. Bamboo Fabric

Yep, you heard me right! One can find a lot of fabrics and clothing from bamboo which is super eco-friendly :)

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4. Toys

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5. Medicinal

Bamboo is also beneficial for health as it's shoots are highly fibrous and lower the risk of heart diseases. It also has a low fat & cholesterol content which makes it a good choice for herbal use.

So, there you go! Some unusual uses of bamboo & I hope you found them interesting!

Personally, I see bamboo as a material with so many incredible uses and I am already loving exploring with it. I am currently in the process of making a product for landscape designing taking zen gardens as inspiration. Will be posting about it soon!

Till Then..

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Keep Creating

Lots of Love <3