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Sikki Grass of Bihar Radha KrishnaThe art of making items from sikki grass is an ancient one in the province of Bihar. Sikki is dried and the flower head is cut off. The resulting fine golden fibre is used in weaving to make toys, dolls, and baskets (dolchi). Items are sometimes painted. Items are sometimes painted. Boxes made of sikki known as pauti are given to daughters by parents on the occasion of their wedding. he boxes are used to hold sindoor, ornaments, and jewellery.

which is usually cleaned and then coated with a mixture of geru (red ochre) to create a smooth and vibrant red background

they also serve ritualistic purposes and are used in various festivals and religious ceremonies in Odisha

The box has been handcrafted in walnut wood with aesthetic and intricate detailing

Skilled craftsmen meticulously hand-tie each knot

For a blue Pochampally Ikat saree

Unique Features:

window frames

or specially designed brushes to apply the paste

It is lightweight and possesses qualities like excellent reverberation

but it also holds great cultural significance

with patterns made from wood

The resulting fine golden fibre is used in weaving to make toys