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Craft Name: Wheat Grass

Region: Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Haryana

CRAFT
HISTORY

Wheat grass craft originates from rural farming communities where women repurposed post-harvest wheat stalks to create ritual objects, household décor, and toys. The craft later evolved into a structured livelihood practice supported by rural development programmes.

WHAT MAKES IT UNIQUE:

  • Uses agricultural waste, 100% eco-friendly
  • Lightweight, textural, naturally golden
  • Blends weaving, coiling, knotting, bundling
  • Strengthens women’s income opportunities

Received a
GI tag in 2023

COLOURS

  • Natural golden tone
  • Earthy dyed colours (optional)

How much time does it take to make a product, and how many artisans are involved in the process?
A Wheat Grass product typically takes 2–5 days to make, involving 1–2 artisans in the process

MOTIFS

  • Coiling
  • Braids
  • Floral bundles
  • Spirals
  • Geometric thread designs

RAW MATERIAL

  • Wheat stalks
  • Cotton/jute thread
  • Natural dyes (optional)
  • Glue
  • Fabric/baseboard

CRAFT MAKING PROCESS

HOW TO IDENTIFY GENUINE AND AUTHENTIC CRAFT

  • Natural fibre texture visible
  • Lightweight and flexible
  • Slight irregularities as it is handmade
  • Earthy smell, matte finish