Tripura is internationally known for its arts and crafts which are heavily influenced by the local terrain. For example, bamboo weaving is common throughout northern Tripura - being found everywhere from household objects to traditional huts. Natural dyes are often used in these items - made from things like leaves, flowers and bark - though synthetic colours are now finding their way into many of the designs as well. Metalcraft was very prominent historically among the tribals of Tripura who were skilled at working with gold, silver and copper. Nowadays brass is often combined with other metals to make jewellery items such as necklaces, nose rings, bangles etc... Jewels are also popular which are generally semi-precious stones or glass beads strung together to make necklaces, earrings etc.
Another popular item of Tripura is the Bamboo Flute. These are made by local artisans and range in size from around 30-35 centimetres in length. The flute is associated with love and used to play music at social gatherings or when courting a potential partner.
Basketry is also common among many of the Tripuri tribes who weave using reeds, bamboo shoots and even wood shavings. These baskets can be found in grocery stores throughout Tripura where they carry food items like oranges or onions inside them. Other common crafts include embroidery (mainly with cotton thread) which is used for making saris, napkins, bedspreads etc.