Madhurkathi products like mats, pouches, and handbags are woven in villages in West Bengal from a widely available reed called madur kottir, or Madhurkathi. Mats remain an integral part of the social fabric of rural Bengal. Their products integrate these designs into multi-purpose pouches and bags which make them strikingly beautiful. Also, Madhurkathi has the added advantage of being perfectly suited for humid climates, as it is moisture absorbing.