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Fibre, Grass & Cane Craft · Bihar — Mithila region
Sikki Grass Craft of Bihar
A fine, golden-grass weaving craft from Bihar's Mithila region, used to make baskets, boxes and decorative items, often paired with Madhubani-style motifs.
GI status: GI-registered, 2018
Shelf life: Indefinite if kept dry
Women-led sector
| Category | Fibre, Grass & Cane Craft |
|---|---|
| Region | Bihar — Mithila region |
| GI status | GI-registered, 2018 |
| Typical shelf life | Indefinite if kept dry |
| Women's role in production | An exclusively women's craft in Mithila households, using golden sikki grass to weave baskets, boxes, dolls and ceremonial items, taught mother-to-daughter. |
Why this fits a low-wastage SHG model: A completely non-perishable natural-fibre craft product, ideal for extended SHG inventory holding.
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