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West Bengal is known for its variety of
woven mats. 'Sitalpatti' (or cool mat) are
made from green cane slips. This mat is
ideal for summers. 'Maslond', another popular
mat
is produced in Midnapur district of West
Bengal. Mats from Bengal are decorated with
traditional motifs, which are inspired by
religious symbols and natural themes.
Palamau district in Bihar is the home of
the tapper mats. Tapper is similar to jute,
which is obtained from the sun hemp plant.
After extracting the fiber from the plant,
mats are woven.
Mat weaving is also an important handicraft
of Pondicherry. Mats embellished with horizontal
and vertical lines and floral patterns are
common here.
In Orissa mats are woven from a special
grass known as the golden grass, while in
Bihar it is made out of locally available
'sikki' grass. The mats from these regions
cater to needs of the locals and depict
the tribal and folk motifs.
Tamil Nadu is famed for its kora dry-grass
mats. Mat weavers from here not only create
intricate patterns and designs, but mats
are multicolored and often represent the
ornate pallav of traditional silk sari from
Tamil Nadu.
Extremely delicate, and indeed the most
aristocratic of mats in the world, are made
in Kerala. Kerala is also known for coir
mats.
Assam, Mizoram, Tripura and other northeastern
states excel in mat weaving. Mats made out
of bamboo and cane is produced in these
states, catering to the socio-economic needs
of the people.
Tripura is renowned for its mats. There
is a variety of rolled mats having multicoloured
designs and geometric patterns.
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