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.
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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