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
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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.
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.
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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