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Madur Mats

Bengal’s traditional mats from natural fibers

Description

In Bengal, the term "Madur" serves as a generic term for floor mats, which hold a significant place in the lifestyle of the region. This weaving tradition is not just a craft but a source of pride for Medinipur. Typically, women from households actively engage in the intricate process of weaving these beautiful Madur mats. These mats find their way to local markets for everyday use and are also transported to neighboring states for ritualistic purposes. Responding to evolving market demands, weavers have expanded their craft to create both decorative and utilitarian items.

Process

  • Madurkathi cultivation thrives on swampy lands, where reeds grow up to 4 to 5 feet.
  • - These reeds are harvested by cutting them just above the ground, leaving a small part for regrowth.
  • - From each reed stalk, 4 to 8 strips are carefully prepared, discarding the soft inner tissue.
  • - The strips are soaked in water to make them pliable, a crucial step before weaving.
  • - The reeds are then sun-dried before the weaving process begins, either by hand or on a loom.
  • - There are two distinct varieties: 'Dopura' Madur, crafted with thick reeds, and 'Ekpura,' woven with thin reeds and jute threads.
  • - To add a touch of luxury, cotton and silk threads are sometimes incorporated, and intricate diamond or spread patterns are woven into the mats.
  • - While natural dyes were used traditionally, modern artists employ chemical colors for their creations.

Product

Traditional Description:

Traditional Madurs are simple mats. The popular designs on mats are of flowers, Honey Comb (Mouchak), Rhomboidal (Barfi), Cascading (Hama), etc.

Contemporary Description:

The artists presently develop many diversified products ranging from table mats, bags, purses, boxes, folders, files, wall hangings, curtains, table runners, jackets, pen holders, et

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Village Festival

Madur festival has been held at Sarta, Sabang during earlier intervention and there are plans to organise the same in this phase of the project.

International Visit

The leading entrepreneurs of Madur have visited international festivals during the earlier phases of RCCH projects. Mithurani Jana, Gouri Rani Jana, Gouri Bala Das, Nishikanto Das, Tapas Jana, Akhil Jana have visited to international fairs and festivals.

Activity

The Madur artists under the previous intervention have made stride to state and national markets with their products. Many of the artists have travelled internationally and the brand 'Madur of Bengal' has received Geographical indication. New artists seeing the progress of the Madur artists in terms of enhanced capacity, enhanced market linkage have come forward and are interested to work under the project. Training have started on design and product development, finishing of products, determining product costing and creation of a range of diversified products of high market value. The artists are trained to enhance their entrepreneurial skills so that they can take their business to the next level. The artists are partipating in different fairs and festivals.