Saboi Grass Laundry Basket

Sabai Grass Weaving: A Wild Idea That Supports Livelihoods It looks like any other grass, and in many ways it is. Growing wild in forest fringe areas in West Bengal and Odisha, Sabai Grass is light, easy to work with and can be dyed easily. Once used to make rope, this natural fiber is now stylishly fashioned into products such as baskets, cots, furniture, wall hangings, decorative boxes, and coasters. Each product takes about 6 to 10 days for making it.

These handcrafted products have become a source of livelihood, women’s empowerment, and even rehabilitation for many people in these parts.Sabai Grass has become a source of income for communities in a region that offers little by way of economic opportunities.