- Water hyacinth grass is a versatile material used to create a wide range of beautiful and eco-friendly products.
- Water Hyacinth Baskets:
Handwoven water hyacinth baskets come in various shapes and sizes. They are perfect for storage, organization, and home decoration.
- Examples include:
Rectangular Baskets: These can be used for shelf storage, organizing craft supplies, or as stylish decor.
Round Baskets: Great for coffee tables, serving trays, or holding small items.
Storage Trunks: Larger trunks with iron wire frames are ideal for storing bulkier items.
- Bags and Totes:
Water hyacinth bags are unique and eco-friendly. They make excellent everyday bags or special occasion accessories.
- Trays with Handles:
Water hyacinth trays with handles are both practical and aesthetically pleasing.
Use them for serving snacks, organizing items, or as decorative accents.
Tray(EWH143)
₹315.00
- Size – L 8 x B 6 x H 3
- — MOQ 30 Pcs — Call or whatsapp on + 91 9284017619 for more details or for placing order.
- Eco-Friendly Craft:
Water hyacinth, an aquatic weed, is transformed into eco-friendly products by over 5,000 craftspeople in Assam’s Brahmaputra valley.
Craftsmen remove water hyacinth from ponds between October and December. They dry the stems, flatten the fibers, and weave them into baskets, containers, vases, dining mats, coasters, and bags.
Water hyacinth weaving provides sustainable livelihoods in rural areas while benefiting the environment.
- Environmental Impact:
Water hyacinth is an environmental menace as it restricts sunlight from reaching underwater vegetation and aquatic animals, disrupting ecosystems.
- Women constitute over 85% of the artisans involved in hyacinth weaving, giving a new lease of life to water bodies.