Maati Centre

Guwahati


Maati (Soil) supports the indigenous peoples of the Northeast through sales of their very appealing handicrafts – including saris, scarves, jewellery, ceramics, notebooks, bags and more. Many of the items are made by the Mishing people of Majuli Island.


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1. Judge's House

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A charming piece of colonial-era architecture, this two-storey house, built in 1922, now holds the offices of the Foundation for Social Transformation.

2. Assam State Museum

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3. Dighalipukhuri Park

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4. Ugratara Mandir

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5. Old High Court

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6. Guwahati Planetarium

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8. Christ Church

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