GUWAHATI, Nov 8: Assam artisans made armour-like costumes for Lord Ram and Lakshman in filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, using locally available sarpat cane, jute and wood.
Costume designer Ajay Kumar travelled to Assam with his team to oversee the making of the costumes. The work combined traditional handcraft techniques with the requirements of film production.
According to an Assam Times report, artisan Sagar Shide was assigned the task of making the armour-like costumes. They were made in an Assam village using traditional cane and bamboo weaving techniques.
The artisans cut, soaked, shaped and wove the cane without using machines. Kumar prepared the design and remained involved with his team at different stages of the work.
Kumar said the work required considerable time, patience and technical skill. He credited the artisans who assisted in making the costumes.
The first part of Ramayana was released in theatres on November 5, 2026. Ranbir Kapoor played Lord Ram, while Ravi Dubey portrayed Lakshman. Sai Pallavi played Sita and Yash portrayed Ravana.
The producers said the two-part project, including worldwide promotion costs, had a budget of around Rs 4,000 crore.
