Madur Kathi Mats
GI TaggedMadurkathi 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
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About Madur Kathi Mats
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
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.
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