Pattamadai, a small village in the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu, is known for its beautiful handwoven mats that are made of korai grass. The tradition of weaving mats is centuries old and is unique to the region.

In Tamil Nadu, highly valued super-fine silk-like mats or pattu pai are woven in the small village of Pattamadai from the wild korai grass (cyperus corymbosus rottb.) that grows abundantly along river banks and in marshy wetlands. Korai grass is woven into a rough quality of mat in several centers. But in Pattamadai, mat weavers from the Muslim ...

2023年11月14日 · Known as korai paai in Tamil, such mats are a household object in the interiors of southern India. These mats are crafted from the dry grass cultivated along the banks of the Cauvery in Karur...

2021年1月11日 · The quaint village of Pattamadai in Tirunelveli district in Tamil Nadu is famous for its centuries-old handwoven mats made of korai grass. These exquisite mats found its place on the international market when it was gifted to Queen Elizabeth II on her coronation in 1953 and since then has been presented to dignitaries around the world.…

2015年8月23日 · We call nut grass rhizomes Korai Kizhangu | Muthakasu in Tamil and Nagarmotha in Hindi. Nut grass is considered a weed but the rhizomes of the grass are regarded very highly in ayurvedic medicine and has been used for thousands of years.

2024年11月22日 · Pattamadai mats, also known as “Pattamadai Pai,” are a testament to the rich heritage of Indian craftsmanship. Originating from Pattamadai, a quaint town in Tamil Nadu, these mats are handwoven using Korai grass and are celebrated for their intricate designs, vibrant colors, and superior quality.

2020年12月17日 · Manufacturers of traditional handcrafted fine sleeping mats (Pattamadai Dry Grass Mats) made of dry Korai grass (marsh reed/Cyperus pangorei). Entire families in Pattamadai are involved in the manufacture of these mats for more than 120 years.

2022年11月24日 · Passaro Trading based in Chennai, India is a leading Korai Grass Supplier (Cyperus Corymbosus Rottb.). The grass is widely used in the manufacture of korai pai/mat and other handicraft items. The sedge species called Cyperus corymbosus is only found in certain regions of South America, Africa, the Middle East, and the South Asia. Korai Grass

2009年9月1日 · Mats made with korai /sedge grass are extremely delicate and highly valued. Korai grass (Cyperus corymbosus Rottb.) is found in abundance along the banks of the rivers and in marshy areas in...

Because of this, reeds generally have cooling quality. One portion of such Reed is Korai grass. Compared to other places, the korai grass grown on riverside of Thamarabharani river is of supreme quality. The mats woven from this elegant korai grass uses silk threads or cross fiber cotton threads for binding in between the grass strips.