Madur Mats Subject – Art and Culture Concept – Madurkathi mats, or madur, are mats woven in West Bengal from a reed called madurkottir, or madurkathi, a sedge of the family Cyperaceae. Madur mat-making is a long-standing tradition, centred on the Medinipur district, and is an important part of the rural economy. Madur mats are made of natural fibres. The mats are woven mainly […]