Cane & Bamboo Craft

A Uttar Pradesh tradition of cane and bamboo craftsmanship from Bareilly, producing sturdy baskets and everyday household ware passed down through generations of local artisan families.

Manipur's Kauna grass weaving turns wetland reeds from the Loktak Lake region into mats, bags, and decor, a Meitei tradition rooted in the state's marshy lowlands.

A Uttar Pradesh grass-weaving craft using wild Moonj grass, traditionally shaped into baskets, trays, and storage containers by rural women's collectives.

Bamboo weaving traditions from across India's northeast, Assam, Tripura, and beyond, turning locally grown bamboo into baskets, furniture, and everyday tools.

A golden-grass weaving tradition from Bihar, Sikki craft transforms dried marsh grass into intricately woven boxes, toys, and decorative pieces, primarily by women artisans.

Traditional handwoven matting art is a beautiful, centuries-old craft found across the globe. Rather than just functional floor or sleeping mats, these pieces serve as cultural canvases that reflect regional heritage, local flora, and artistic storytelling.Global Traditions & TechniquesHere are a few prominent styles of handwoven matting art:Kerala Bamboo Mat Painting (India): Centered primarily in the Thrissur district, this technique blends meticulous bamboo weaving with traditional mural art. Artisans treat thin, flexible bamboo strips with natural preservatives, weave them into canvases, and use enamel paints to depict vibrant themes like mythology, rural life, and nature.Shital Pati (Bangladesh): Recognized by UNESCO, this is a family-based craft where artisans (predominantly women in the Sylhet region) weave green cane strips called Murta. These mats function as cool seating pads and feature intricate, checked, and geometric patterns that serve as markers of identity