Nestled in the lush forests of Simlipal Reserve, the villages of Mayurbhanj, Odisha, craft exquisite yoga mats from Sabai grass, a tradition of the Santhal tribe. Lightweight and easily dyed, Sabai grass is woven with cotton yarn into stylish, sustainable mats featuring popular diamond and diaper weaves. These handcrafted mats offer exceptional absorbency and comfort, making them an essential addition to any yoga practice

Introducing

Nestled between the lush green forests of Simplipal Reserve are the villages that create this exquisite piece of art i.e. YOGA MAT using natural materials like the “Sabai grass” which is found in this part of India. Sabai grass weaving has been an inherent part of the lifestyle and culture of the Tribals of Mayurbhanj, Odisha. The tribals belonging to the Santhal community predominantly carry the art of weaving and basket making using the Sabai grass. These are a testimony to the fact of how beautifully the tribals always co-existed in harmony with nature. Sabai Grass (Eulaliopsis binata) is light, easy to work with and can be dyed easily. Once used to make rope, this natural fibre is now stylishly fashioned into products such as mats, baskets, cots, furniture, wall hangings, decorative boxes and coasters. These mats are delicately handcrafted using different weaving techniques with the cotton yarn as Warp (tana) and the Sabai grass in the weft (bana). Diamond and Diaper weaves are the most popular designs that are commonly used. With cotton and Sabai grass as the major composition of these mats thereby imparting the qualities like better absorbency and comfort, these sustainable Yoga mats are a must-have for everyone.