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Fibre, Grass & Cane Craft · Manipur — Imphal valley wetlands
Manipur Kauna Craft
A soft wetland reed native to Manipur's Loktak Lake basin, dried and woven into mats, floor coverings and bags.
GI status: GI-registered, 2021
Shelf life: Indefinite if kept dry
Women-led sector
| Category | Fibre, Grass & Cane Craft |
|---|---|
| Region | Manipur — Imphal valley wetlands |
| GI status | GI-registered, 2021 |
| Typical shelf life | Indefinite if kept dry |
| Women's role in production | Harvesting kauna reed from Manipur's wetlands and weaving it into mats, bags and home products is an almost entirely women-led craft, often organised through Manipur's extensive women's cooperative networks. |
Why this fits a low-wastage SHG model: A dry, durable natural-fibre good with indefinite shelf life.
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