Korai Grass Mat (Pathamadai)
GI TaggedThe 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
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.
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