> [!NOTE]+ Meta > Author:: Arina Bardhan and Ananya Bhattacharya > Reference:: https://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/csep-2022-0004 > Date:: 2023-01-17 > Tags:: #warp #India #fibre > WeftLinks:: [[Environmental value of craft]] > Claim:: [[Claim - Craft production is environmentally responsible]] > [!SUMMARY] Summary > Traditional Madurkathi weaving of floor mats involves raw natural materials. ### Highlights Traditional crafts play a crucial role in sustainable development and community resilience by embodying principles like slow fashion, local production, and recycling. In India, traditional crafts such as Kantha quilting have empowered women, promoted sustainable fashion, and contributed to a green economy. These crafts offer unique, creative, and environmentally friendly alternatives to mass-produced products, aligning with the goals of sustainable living and cultural preservation. By safeguarding traditional knowledge and practices, traditional crafts can help shape a more sustainable future by promoting responsible consumer mindsets and values. Madurkathi is from the Medinipur region of West Bengal. The Madurkathi sticks used for weaving are eco-friendly and are cultivated in several areas of rural Bengal. The weaving process involves preparing the raw material, arranging soft reeds and cotton or jute threads on a bamboo frame, and then weaving the thread with the help of two people. [[Madur floor mat.jpeg|Open: Pasted image 20240301170431.png]] ![[Madur floor mat.jpeg]] Kantha weaving also is useful for refugees to provide a livelihood.