Are VedikCraft's Sitalpati pieces hand-painted or prints?

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

Is this Sitalpati authentic and GI-certified?

Yes. Sitalpati is a GI-protected craft (registered as “Sitalpati of Cooch Behar”). 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 Sitalpati piece cost?

Handmade Sitalpati typically ranges from ₹400 to ₹12,000, depending on size, detail and the artisan.

How do I care for a Sitalpati piece?

Keep Sitalpati 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.

Sitalpati

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Products

Sitalpati literally means 'cool mat' — woven from the murta reed into a surface so smooth and breathable it feels chilled to the touch, ideal for India's heat. The finest are silk-soft and foldable.

Region of origin: West Bengal
GI registration: Sitalpati of Cooch Behar
Materials: mutha cane (murta/patidoi)
Techniques: fine splitting & smooth weaving
HS code (customs): 4601

How it’s made

fine splitting & smooth weaving

The makers

Crafted by Patni weavers of West Bengal.

Why “GI-tagged” matters

Sitalpati is registered under India’s Geographical Indication (GI) Act as “Sitalpati of Cooch Behar”. 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 Sitalpati — questions, answered

Are VedikCraft's Sitalpati pieces hand-painted or prints?: Every Sitalpati piece is genuinely handmade by a named artisan — one of a kind, never a print or machine copy.
Is this Sitalpati authentic and GI-certified?: Yes. Sitalpati is a GI-protected craft (registered as “Sitalpati of Cooch Behar”). 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 Sitalpati piece cost?: Handmade Sitalpati typically ranges from ₹400 to ₹12,000, depending on size, detail and the artisan.
How do I care for a Sitalpati piece?: Keep Sitalpati 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