Natural Fibres
Materials Information
Everything we make starts with plant fibres grown and harvested in Bangladesh. Below are the raw materials we work with, what each one is, and the products it becomes.
Jute
Scientific name: Corchorus capsularis / Corchorus olitorius
Known as the “golden fibre” of Bangladesh, jute is a strong, coarse and fully biodegradable fibre. It is spun into rope and braids, then coiled, stitched or woven by hand into pieces with a warm, rustic look. Jute also takes natural dyes well.
Used for: Planter baskets, storage baskets, plant pot covers, rugs & placemats, laundry baskets, bags, pet beds, etc.
Seagrass
Scientific name: Cyperus malaccensis
A tough, water-resistant sedge harvested from coastal wetlands, dried in the sun and twisted into cord. Seagrass is naturally sturdy with a slight sheen, and its soft green-to-straw colour mellows beautifully over time.
Used for: Planter baskets, baskets with handles, belly baskets, trays, hampers, placemats, pet baskets, etc.
Rattan / Cane
Scientific name: Calamus spp.
A climbing palm with solid, flexible stems. Cane from the Sylhet region is steamed and bent into frames, while its peel is woven into fine patterns. Rattan is light, strong and long-lasting, ideal for furniture-style pieces.
Used for: Trays, fruit baskets, lantern shades, pet beds, mirror, placemats, decorative items, etc.
Water Hyacinth
Scientific name: Pontederia crassipes (Eichhornia crassipes)
A fast-growing aquatic plant that clogs rivers and ponds. Harvesting, drying and braiding its stalks turns a problem plant into a soft, chunky fibre, and helps keep waterways clear.
Used for: Storage boxes with lids, baskets, trays, laundry hampers, poufs, placemat, etc.
Kans Grass
Scientific name: Saccharum spontaneum
A tall wild grass from riverbanks and chars. Its fine golden stems are bundled and coiled with jute or palm-leaf stitching into light, rigid shapes with a delicate natural pattern.
Used for: Baskets, bowls, trays, decorative baskets, wall décor, laundry baskets, etc.
Date Leaf
Scientific name: Phoenix sylvestris
Leaves of the wild date palm, split into strips and plaited by rural artisans. The flat, flexible strips make tight, durable weaves with a natural sheen.
Used for: Placemats, bags, baskets, kitchen baskets, cylinders with door handles, etc.
Palm Fiber
Scientific name: Borassus flabellifer (palmyra palm)
Fibre and leaf strips from the palmyra palm, valued for their strength and smooth surface. Used to stitch coiled kans-grass and jute pieces, and woven on its own into firm containers.
Used for: Coiled baskets, bowls, boxes, mats, laundry baskets, bags, etc.
Need a specific material or finish?
We can combine fibres, colours and sizes to match your range. Tell us what you have in mind.