Orissa Handicrafts
Orissa Grass
Typical of Orissa is a rich yellowish variety f grass reed "Kaincha"
generally growing in swampy areas and appropriately called - Golden grass. Beautiful
mats owe their origin to the rich golden luster of this variety of grass.
The villagers, mostly womenfolk, make a variety of decorative and utility articles
of golden grass. The delicately textured tablemats are woven with the skin of
the reed and lend distinction to any dining table. They are easy store and easy
to clean.
The durability and flexibility of thse grass products are some of their special
features. To lend that exclusive 'style' to any modern décor, every where
these finely woven pieces offer and irresistible attraction - a quaint charm.
