Elegant objects and items need not always be expensive
ones. With a little tact and practical shrewdness one can buy and arrange
necessary items at home, which would be amazing to look and yet well within
affordability range. This principle applies to buying of carpets also.
The spread of carpets, instantaneously gives a royal
look to the ambience. None will reject the idea of spreading a luxurious
Persian or Kashmir hand-knotted carpet which will certainly enhance the look of
the living room. But when it comes to actual purchasing stage most of the
people let go the idea for it will be too expensive or may conclude that it
will not be wise to invest on such a costly item to be put in such a small
sized flat. The presence of children at home also may militate against the
decision of going in for such an expensive investment. But all these will turn
unfounded: because there is innumerable alternate carpet options available.
The market has got limitless varieties and variation of
carpets to buy from the unique and ethnic creations of eco-friendly spreads
woven by local weavers. Indigenously available grasses are the raw-materials
for some of the stunningly-looking grass mats. Their prices will be one
hundredth of expensive carpets.
These floor spreads are light and easily maintainable.
On a regular basis, they can be dusted. Even I spilling of something over these
mats can be completely erased by hand washing them with water. Their sheen and
shine can be restored whenever necessary. Even a ten year once applying of a coat
of varnish will be sufficient.
They might not possess the soft and fluffy feel that a
regular carpet can give. But they are quite capable of keeping the warm feeling
while simultaneously spreading an ethnic ambience at the home.
In all the Southern States, mats produced by weaving
date palm leaves are very common. With their golden hue, they are a familiar
scene in many households. They are sometimes dyed in bright conventional
colours like magenta, violet or green in portions to highlight the design either
on the surface of the mat or at the borders.
The patthamada variety of mats woven from the reeds of
bamboo grass is a regular favourite among south Indians. These are usually used
as bedding that can be spread on the floors. But they can make interestingly
strange-looking floor mats. They are very light and last for a lifetime despite
constant use. These mats are multipurpose in their use and can double up as a
seating arrangement when more guests arrive. They can be used as extra bedding.
Children can use them for their activities on the floor.
Their weightlessness makes it easier to roll it up when
it is not in use or when the floor is being cleaned.
While travelling in other parts of the country one can
look out for the special woven mats of the region which are quite differently
designed than the locally available ones both in perms of longevity and looks.
The Punjabis weave their magic carpets from the locally available sarkanda
grass while the Kashmiri weavers exhibit their expertise by weaving the nimble
twigs of the willow trees, the peasant families of Uttar Pradesh have made
weaving their monsoon grass into mats as a source of extra income.
Undoubtedly any one particular mat when spread on the
floors can also highlight the place. Some varieties of mats like the golden
coloured Sikkiri from Bihar, or the bamboo mats from West Bengal and Assam can
be bought at their respective emporiums and government outlets in major cities.
Instead of relying solely on most expensive varieties
of carpets, it would be wise, practical and challenging to visit and view
around the countryside and select the peculiar and native products. These mats
are entirely eco-friendly and by exhibiting them at our homes, we not only
patronize the Indian weavers who are spread across the nook and corner of the
country but also emphatically and proudly display our inclination towards
National Integration
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