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Geometric designs on Madur
2018
Banglanatak
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
The Madur artists are trying different colour combinations and contemporary designs to cater to the demands of the market. In the picture we see an example of product development with modern design.
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- Title: Geometric designs on Madur
- Date Created: 2018
- Location: Paschim Medinipur
- Rights: banglanatk.com
- About the craft: Madur, are mats woven in West Bengal from a reed called madurkathi, sedge of the family Cyperaceae. Madur mat-making is a long-standing tradition where the women of the hhouseholds are mainly involved. Origin of the Madur in West Bengal dates back to the Muslim period, when ‘Masland’ mats of superfine variety with fine cotton as weft were produced under royal patronage. Madur artists are found in Purba and Paschim Medinipur districts of West Bengal and contributes to the rural economy. Besides making mats the artists have diversified into making various utility items and accessories such as bags, folders, table mats, runners.
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