Screw pine craft of Kerala

Screw pine craft of Kerala is the craft of making different types of mats and wall hangings using the leaves of the screw pine plant as practised by artisans in Kerala.

[1] Weaving of mats using leaves of the screw pine plants is a craft practiced mostly by women in Kerala.

This craft, which is practised by artisans in all the districts of Kerala, has been in existence as long ago as 800 years.

The mats produced by screw pine has a significant role in the traditional customs of Kerala.

Important visitors to homes were offered these mats as honoured articles to be sat upon.