Kerala's women plait the leaves of the wild screwpine into supple, cool mats and bags, a humble household craft increasingly reborn as eco-chic accessories.
- Region of origin:
- Kerala
- Materials:
- screwpine leaf; kora grass
- Techniques:
- plaiting & weaving
- HS code (customs):
- 4601
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About Kerala Screwpine Mats
Kerala's women plait the leaves of the wild screwpine into supple, cool mats and bags, a humble household craft increasingly reborn as eco-chic accessories.
- Region of origin
- Kerala
- Materials
- screwpine leaf; kora grass
- Techniques
- plaiting & weaving
- HS code (customs)
- 4601
How it’s made
plaiting & weaving
The makers
Crafted by Kerala mat weavers of Kerala.
Buying Kerala Screwpine Mats — questions, answered
- Are VedikCraft's Kerala Screwpine Mats pieces hand-painted or prints?
- Every Kerala Screwpine Mats piece is genuinely handmade by a named artisan — one of a kind, never a print or machine copy.
- What does an authentic Kerala Screwpine Mats piece cost?
- Handmade Kerala Screwpine Mats typically ranges from ₹200 to ₹8,000, depending on size, detail and the artisan.
- How do I care for a Kerala Screwpine Mats piece?
- Keep Kerala Screwpine Mats out of prolonged direct sunlight and damp, and dust it gently. Because each piece is handmade from natural materials, slight variations are part of its character.
Related crafts
GI-certified authenticity
Rooted in India’s registered craft traditions
Artisan-direct
Made by the makers — fair, direct earnings
Traceable provenance
Every piece carries its maker, region & origin