Morung Express News
Dimapur | July 1
When Tasang Imchen decided to take a break after a hectic season of planning and organising weddings, little did she know that her life was heading towards a whole new direction. A wedding planner by profession, Imchen decided to invest her much needed break in art and craft making. She packed her bags for three months and headed for Thailand where she ultimately found a new passion- Decoupage artistry.
Decoupage is a specialised kind of craft and work technique of decorating a surface with shapes or illustrations. It is thought to have originated in East Siberia during the 12th century. Although it was used by Nomadic tribes to decorate the tombs of the deceased, in the 17th century it became popular among nobles and aristocrats. It eventually found its way to the Far East where it became very popular in countries like Japan and China.
Imchen’s skill in craft making is not entirely new. As a wedding planner, she already has a creative side to her. Her new production house named “Expressionlife” illustrates her passion for this work art and many of her products are an expression of her choice and personality.
Imchen said that her intent to specialise in decoupage was by chance. “I went to Thailand specifically to train in clay and pottery making but landed up specialising in Decoupage,” she said. She was trained under a professional decoupage artist and received a certificate in advanced technique on decoupage from Thailand. Her training consisted of one months of intensive training on decoupage and two months on jewellery making and stroke painting.
Back home, Imchen started working at home with the help of a few friends and family members. She then started showcasing her products online where one company, NEBuzz, took notice and gave her space to exhibit her products at ‘Makers Market’ in the month of May. There she received very good feedbacks and her products were sold out. She also started receiving orders and enquiries about her products.
