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Hand-printed Mata Ni Pachedi Bandarwal door hanging by SanskaraPY

The Story Behind Mata Ni Pachedi: Gujarat's Sac...

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The centuries-old, entirely natural-dye textile tradition behind our Mata Ni Pachedi Bandarwal — born from temple exclusion and now protected by a GI tag.

The Story Behind Mata Ni Pachedi: Gujarat's Sac...

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The centuries-old, entirely natural-dye textile tradition behind our Mata Ni Pachedi Bandarwal — born from temple exclusion and now protected by a GI tag.

Handwoven Shital Patti cane handbag by SanskaraPY

What Is Shital Patti Weaving? A Guide to Bengal...

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Discover the UNESCO-recognized cane-weaving craft behind our Shital Patti placemats, handbag, and more — and the artisans who keep it alive.

What Is Shital Patti Weaving? A Guide to Bengal...

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Discover the UNESCO-recognized cane-weaving craft behind our Shital Patti placemats, handbag, and more — and the artisans who keep it alive.

Sheetal Patti placemat with multicolor border and pearl detailing

Shital Patti: The Mat That Keeps Its Cool

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Shital Patti mats are famous for one simple quality: they feel cool to the touch, no matter the season. Meet the artisans behind this centuries-old cane weave.

Shital Patti: The Mat That Keeps Its Cool

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Shital Patti mats are famous for one simple quality: they feel cool to the touch, no matter the season. Meet the artisans behind this centuries-old cane weave.

Extra-large handwoven water reed basket with embroidery

Water Reed Weaving: The Quiet Art of Bengal's W...

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Madurkathi, the water reed craft of Bengal, turns a simple wetland grass into mats, bags, and baskets soft enough to fold and strong enough to last generations.

Water Reed Weaving: The Quiet Art of Bengal's W...

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Madurkathi, the water reed craft of Bengal, turns a simple wetland grass into mats, bags, and baskets soft enough to fold and strong enough to last generations.

Round brown Sabai grass basket with crochet crosia work

Sabai Grass: From Wild Marshland to Handwoven T...

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Sabai grass once made rope for the British Army. Today it makes baskets, mats, and a livelihood for thousands of rural women artisans across Odisha and Bengal.

Sabai Grass: From Wild Marshland to Handwoven T...

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Sabai grass once made rope for the British Army. Today it makes baskets, mats, and a livelihood for thousands of rural women artisans across Odisha and Bengal.

Maroon golden grass placemats with sky blue stitched edging, set on a dining table

Sikki: The Golden Grass Art of Odisha

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Discover Sikki, the golden grass craft of Odisha's wetlands, where humble marsh grass is transformed by skilled hands into shimmering, sustainable art.

Sikki: The Golden Grass Art of Odisha

SANSKARA PY

Discover Sikki, the golden grass craft of Odisha's wetlands, where humble marsh grass is transformed by skilled hands into shimmering, sustainable art.