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
Products
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.
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