Assam Pani Meteka Craft

Pani Mateka, a free-floating aquatic weed, is used in Assam to create eco-friendly handicraft products that provide livelihoods to rural people. The weed is abundant and free, allowing consumers to enjoy eco-friendly products with good quality and design. Pani Mateka is primarily found in the Brahmaputra river area and other small rivers, ponds, and jheel. Women are skilled in developing various types of Pani Mateka products, including flour coverings, Pavadan, accessories, utensils, and furniture. This craft is now highly demanded in Meho cities and abroad as a 100% eco-friendly and natural product, as artisans use no colour during the process of making fiber, yarn, and yam.