Guwahati: Assam artisans Bapukan Payeng of Majuli and Sabina Teronpi of Karbi Anglong have been conferred the National Handicrafts Awards, bringing national recognition to the state’s rich craftsmanship.
The awards were presented by President Droupadi Murmu, who honoured the artisans for their exceptional contribution to traditional crafts and for preserving indigenous art forms.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma extended his congratulations to the awardees and expressed gratitude to the President for acknowledging the talent and hard work of Assam’s artisans.
“Assam shines on the national stage! Many congratulations to Shri Bapukan Payeng (Majuli), Smt. Sabina Teronpi (Karbi Anglong) on being conferred with National Handicrafts Awards. Gratitude to Adarniya Rashtrapati Smt Droupadi Murmu Ji for conferring the award and giving our artists their due recognition,” CM Sarma said in a post on X.
Sabina Teronpi has been recognised for her expertise in traditional weaving techniques unique to the Karbi community. Her designs, deeply influenced by the tribe’s cultural motifs, have played a significant role in promoting ethnic textiles on national platforms.
Payeng, a resident of Mohkhuti village in Majuli, has been honoured for his handwoven creations of the Miching tribe, known as ‘Gadu’ or ‘Mirizim’.
Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita said, “Majuli and Karbi Anglong Shine at the National Handicrafts Awards! Shri Bapukan Payeng from Majuli (Mirizim Textiles) and Smt. Sabina Teronpi from Karbi (Saphee Lanphee), along with 46 skilled artisans from across the country, have been honoured with the National Handicrafts Awards by the Honourable President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji.”
“The vision of Hon’ble PM Shri @narendramodi Ji to empower the artisans of Bharat and provide them with the recognition they deserve is yielding fruitful results, along with the hard work of Union Textiles Minister Shri @girirajsinghbjp Ji,” he added.
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Officials said the honour bestowed on both artisans will encourage greater visibility for Assam’s indigenous crafts and strengthen ongoing efforts to preserve the state’s diverse cultural heritage.
