Are VedikCraft's Madur Kathi Mats pieces hand-painted or prints?

Every Madur Kathi Mats piece is genuinely handmade by a named artisan — one of a kind, never a print or machine copy.

Is this Madur Kathi Mats authentic and GI-certified?

Yes. Madur Kathi Mats is a GI-protected craft (registered as “Madurkathi”). Every order ships with a signed Certificate of Authenticity and a QR code to verify its maker, region and GI status.

What does an authentic Madur Kathi Mats piece cost?

Handmade Madur Kathi Mats typically ranges from ₹300 to ₹9,000, depending on size, detail and the artisan.

How do I care for a Madur Kathi Mats piece?

Keep Madur Kathi 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.

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Madurkathi mats are woven on simple looms from the soft madur reed of Bengal's Medinipur, cool to sit on through humid summers. Once a household staple, the fine 'masland' mats were prized enough to be gifted to royalty.

Region of origin: West Bengal
GI registration: Madurkathi
Materials: madur grass (cyperus)
Techniques: loom-weaving of grass
HS code (customs): 4601

How it’s made

loom-weaving of grass

The makers

Crafted by Medinipur weavers of West Bengal.

Why “GI-tagged” matters

Madur Kathi Mats is registered under India’s Geographical Indication (GI) Act as “Madurkathi”. A GI tag legally certifies that a piece genuinely originates from its traditional region and is made by its rightful artisan community — your guarantee of authenticity.

Buying Madur Kathi Mats — questions, answered

Are VedikCraft's Madur Kathi Mats pieces hand-painted or prints?: Every Madur Kathi Mats piece is genuinely handmade by a named artisan — one of a kind, never a print or machine copy.
Is this Madur Kathi Mats authentic and GI-certified?: Yes. Madur Kathi Mats is a GI-protected craft (registered as “Madurkathi”). Every order ships with a signed Certificate of Authenticity and a QR code to verify its maker, region and GI status.
What does an authentic Madur Kathi Mats piece cost?: Handmade Madur Kathi Mats typically ranges from ₹300 to ₹9,000, depending on size, detail and the artisan.
How do I care for a Madur Kathi Mats piece?: Keep Madur Kathi 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.

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