The Pathamadai 'silk mat' is woven so finely from korai grass that the best can be folded like cloth — a craft of the deep south once gifted to royalty and made on looms set beside the Tamiraparani river.
- Region of origin:
- Tamil Nadu
- GI registration:
- Pathamadai Pai (Mat)
- Materials:
- korai grass
- Techniques:
- fine silk-soft mat weaving
- HS code (customs):
- 4601
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About Korai Grass Mat (Pathamadai)
The Pathamadai 'silk mat' is woven so finely from korai grass that the best can be folded like cloth — a craft of the deep south once gifted to royalty and made on looms set beside the Tamiraparani river.
- Region of origin
- Tamil Nadu
- GI registration
- Pathamadai Pai (Mat)
- Materials
- korai grass
- Techniques
- fine silk-soft mat weaving
- HS code (customs)
- 4601
How it’s made
fine silk-soft mat weaving
The makers
Crafted by Pathamadai weavers of Tamil Nadu.
Why “GI-tagged” matters
Korai Grass Mat (Pathamadai) is registered under India’s Geographical Indication (GI) Act as “Pathamadai Pai (Mat)”. 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 Korai Grass Mat (Pathamadai) — questions, answered
- Are VedikCraft's Korai Grass Mat (Pathamadai) pieces hand-painted or prints?
- Every Korai Grass Mat (Pathamadai) piece is genuinely handmade by a named artisan — one of a kind, never a print or machine copy.
- Is this Korai Grass Mat (Pathamadai) authentic and GI-certified?
- Yes. Korai Grass Mat (Pathamadai) is a GI-protected craft (registered as “Pathamadai Pai (Mat)”). 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 Korai Grass Mat (Pathamadai) piece cost?
- Handmade Korai Grass Mat (Pathamadai) typically ranges from ₹400 to ₹15,000, depending on size, detail and the artisan.
- How do I care for a Korai Grass Mat (Pathamadai) piece?
- Keep Korai Grass Mat (Pathamadai) 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