Bamboo as the Sole and Soul of Hangers

India is a country of diverse cultures and skills. The people of North-East India are skilled in the bamboo craft which is deeply rooted in their culture and traditions. Despite the rich craft tradition prevalent in the region, the bamboo sector is unorganized. It lacks design thinking, therefore, the impact on the Indian and global markets is less. Many lifestyle products are “single-use” products and made from plastic which is a threat to the world. Cloth hangers are the second largest contributors of waste material. Sustainable alternative to plastic is the global need to take steps against environmental exploitation. Cloth hangers are lifestyle accessories that seem small, but in reality, it significantly generate plastic waste. This paper enquires into hanger designs which are functional, aesthetically sound, easy to produce, and durable. These hangers are fashioned out of bamboo and are very easy to produce in a cooperative manner. This impacts the world in terms of environmental betterment, export increment, and the North-East region, in terms of global exposure for the artisans by enhancing their standard of living. The bamboo hangers are “designed in India” but are “made for the world”.