- 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.
- 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.
Water Hyacinth Tray with cane frame,EWH207CF and EWH208CF
₹825.00 – ₹1,145.00
- Size – Small and Large
- Size – L 10 x B 9 x H 5.5
- Size – L 16 x B 16 x H 4
- —MOQ 20 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.