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River Grass Handcrafted Table Mats and Runner (Set of 6)

1,030.00

  • Material: Golden Grass
  • Mat Size: 18×12 inch
  • Runner Size: 49×19 inch
  • Washing Instructions: Normal Handwash
  • Delivery: 7-10 Working Days
  • Disclaimer : This product is 100% handmade. Slight imperfections in handmade products are normal and the final product color may vary slightly.

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Description

About Artisan: Ardhendu Shekhar Das specialises in the craft of golden grass weaving. Belonging to Midnapur District of West Bengal, Das continues to take forward a more than 70 year old legacy of his forefathers, creating eco-friendly and natural grass mats.
On completing his education, he started working with his father, Anil Chandra Das almost 20 years ago.
A State Awardee known for his craft, his father created employment opportunuties for almost 50 artisans from his village, which is now overseen by Ardhendu himself.

About Craft: The craft originated in West Bengal  and is centuries old, which gained significant popularity in Mughal period. The raw material used to make madur mats is madurkathi grass which is a type of sedge grass known locally as madurkathi, it grows on marshy, swampy land or prone to flooding. Madurkathi have also been used to make a variety of decorative and functional items, including door curtains, sleeping mats, tiffin-carriers, and handbags.

Additional information

Weight 0.8 kg
Dimensions 38 × 30 × 8 cm