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Zulu grass mats are a traditional craft from Southern Africa, famous for their intricate patterns and cultural significance ...

The Sylhet-born Gurusaday Dutta, a noted civil servant of yesteryears, a famous folklorist and writer, was renowned for his contribution to the preservation of the folk arts and crafts of Bengal.

THRISSUR: Killimangalam mats that had vanished from the market for years are making a comeback, thanks to the efforts of four women who learnt the art of weaving the mat and preserving the place’s ...

KODIAK, ALASKA—According to a report in Alaska Native News, ancient fragments of woven grass have been recovered on Kodiak Island, which is located off Alaska’s southern coast. “We were excavating a ...

Up until a few decades ago, when sitting, dining and sleeping on the floor were the norm, the korai pai or grass mat used to be the chief furnishing in any Tamil home. Made with dried halfa grass that ...