Sikki Grass Woven Roti Box · Madhubani, Bihar

Sikki Grass Roti Box — Charcoal Black

SKU PH-SIKKI-005

₹1,999 per piece · indicative · GST & shipping quoted separately

A round lidded roti box coiled in charcoal-black Sikki grass, with a domed lid and round knob — for rotis, sweets, puja items or storage.

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Coiled by hand

Coiled and stitched entirely by hand by women artisans of Mithila.

Made in 2–3 weeks

Made to order, so colours can be matched.

Packed & shipped worldwide

Packed to keep its shape, plastic-free where possible.

Damage replaced free

We replace anything that arrives damaged.

Full specification

The object

Material: Sikki grass coiled over a moonj grass core, hand-stitched
Colour & finish: Charcoal black throughout, with a subtle sheen
Form: Round box with fitted domed lid and coiled knob
Use: Rotis and parathas, dry snacks, sweets, puja items or storage

Origin & ordering

Craft cluster: Madhubani & Sitamarhi, Bihar
Makers: Women Sikki artisans and self-help groups of Mithila
Lead time: 2–3 weeks
Care: Dust or wipe with a dry cloth; air-dry in shade if damp

About this piece

The Mithila roti box

Sikki is a golden grass that grows wild in the ponds and marshy fields of Mithila, in north Bihar. Women of Madhubani and Sitamarhi have coiled it into boxes, baskets and toys for generations, and the craft is registered as a Geographical Indication, Sikki Grass Products of Bihar. Lidded Sikki boxes have a special place in Mithila homes — parents give their daughters a set of them, the pauti, when they marry. This roti box is coiled the same way: a deep base and a domed lid with a round knob that sits snugly on top, to keep rotis warm at the table or sweets and puja things together on the shelf.

The Sikki stalks are cut, stripped of their flowering tips, sun-dried and split, and some are dyed in bright colours. A bundle of sturdier moonj grass is coiled from the centre and wrapped and stitched ring by ring with Sikki using a takua needle — the slanting stitches on the outside are the trace of that work. The base and the lid are coiled as two separate pieces, and the knob is wound last and stitched to the centre of the lid. Because every ring is laid by hand, size and shade vary slightly from piece to piece.

Dust with a soft brush or wipe with a dry cloth. Line with a napkin before putting rotis or loose food inside, and do not wash in water. If the grass gets damp, dry it in the shade. Keep away from the stove flame.

Made to order in 2–3 weeks, then carefully packed and shipped across India and worldwide.

Need 10 or more for gifting, a hamper, a wedding or a store, or a different colour combination? Ask us for a bulk quote or customisation.