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Bihar's Bamboo Wonders: Titanic and Vikrant Models by Samastipur's Hemant Malik.
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News18•25-09-2026, 11:38
Bihar's Bamboo Wonders: Titanic and Vikrant Models by Samastipur's Hemant Malik.
- •At the Saras Mela in Patna's Gyan Bhawan, Stall No. 43 showcases captivating bamboo models of the Titanic and Vikrant ships.
- •Hemant Kumar Malik from Samastipur crafted a one-foot-long, 30-40 cm high bamboo Titanic model with lighting, priced at 2 thousand rupees.
- •The Vikrant model is four stories high, features three fighter jet models, is twice the size of the Titanic, and costs 5 thousand rupees.
- •Hemant Kumar Malik, a bamboo art artisan for 15 years, creates and sells various bamboo items and also trains others in this craft.
- •These models are available at the Saras Mela until September 29, or can be ordered from Hemant Kumar via phone at 7352118228 after the fair.
Key Questions Answered
The bamboo models of the Titanic and Vikrant ships are being exhibited and sold at Stall No. 43 during the Saras Mela at Gyan Bhawan in Patna.
The detailed bamboo ship models were crafted by Hemant Kumar Malik, a bamboo art artisan from Tajpur in the Samastipur district who has practiced his craft for 15 years.
The three-story bamboo Titanic model is priced at 2,000 rupees, while the larger four-story Vikrant model is priced at 5,000 rupees.
