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Manufacturing process involves simple technique which is skillfully done by using natural grass and basic local made tools.

Raw materials:

  • Moonj and Kaasa - The main raw material is procured in  bulk once in year from Mehwa and surrounding areas. October is the best season to buy the raw material.
  • Kaccha rang- the artificial raw color powder which is available in local markets is used to color the grass.
  • Edible salt is used to add with the dye solution.

List of tools:

  • Kainchi - scissors is used to cut the grass.
  • Sirahi- A needle with wooden handle is used during basket making process.
  • Plastic tub is used to soak the raw materials (Moonj grass).
  • Aluminium container used in dyeing process to boil the color solution.
  • A wooden stick used to stir the Moonj grass while dyeing.
  • Steel measuring-spoon to measure the color powder.

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