MAHAMANDI 2020

                                                          MAHAMANDI 2020

COVID-19 crisis has given an impetus to local products as during the present crisis it is the local people who have fulfilled the demand saving India from duress. ‘Vocal for local’ which means to not only buy local products but be vocal about promoting them proudly. Its our responsibility to promote local products. So 74th Independence day NITIE MUMBAI we NITIEzens celebrating as SWADESHI MANDI. Under the guidance of MANDI sir, me with my friend Anurag are promoting Moonj Handicraft of Prayagraj.

MOONJ KI GOONJ: TO THE ENTIRE WORLD

The village Naini is the major producer of Moonj- wild grass products. Moonj and Kaasa are the types of wild grass that richly grows near the banks of the river in and around vast areas of Prayagraj. This craft is practiced mostly by women. Moonj is outer layer of the grass which is peeled and knotted. This art is been practiced from the last 60 to 70 years. The grass is cut during the winter and the peel of the stalks is left out in dew for days to lighten its color. Many spilts are dyed in bright color and binding is done these days with plastic strips, tinsel or cloth.

The motifs of basketry are created by adding colored grass in between. The Moonj coiled grass products are ideal to serve daily life purposes. These natural products can be used as containers, food storage devices and wall decorators. The products are very simple, attractive and eco-friendly.