Dindori Artisan Crafts Weather-Proof Grass Hats, Blends Tradition with Innovation
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News18•16-01-2026, 22:12
Dindori Artisan Crafts Weather-Proof Grass Hats, Blends Tradition with Innovation
- •Shubha Bharve from Dindori creates unique weather-appropriate hats from grass and bamboo, offering protection from both cold and heat.
- •These special hats, taking a full day to make, keep the head cool in summer heatwaves and warm in winter, starting at 300 rupees.
- •Beyond hats, Shubha also crafts flower stands (100 rupees) and pen stands (100 rupees) from bamboo and grass wood.
- •Her craft, passed down through generations, is a traditional art form, with pricing based on material cost and labor.
- •Shubha earns a 50% profit on material costs and receives support from the Madhya Pradesh government, exhibiting her products in major cities like Khajuraho.
Why It Matters: Shubha Bharve innovates traditional grass and bamboo crafts into weather-proof hats, supported by government initiatives.
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