Sikki Grass Woven Basket · Madhubani, Bihar

Sikki Grass Woven Basket with Handles — Royal Blue

SKU PH-SIKKI-002

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

A deep round basket coiled in royal blue Sikki grass with two looped grass handles — for fruit, bread, plants or a festive hamper.

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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: Royal blue, glossy coiled finish
Form: Round open basket with two looped handles
Use: Fruit, bread, plants, yarn, toys or hamper base

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

A basket for every day

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. This round basket with two looped handles is made to be used every day — fruit on the table, bread at breakfast, a potted plant, or a hamper base for festive gifting.

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 two handles are coiled separately and stitched firmly into the rim. 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. If the grass gets wet, dry it in the shade. Avoid long exposure to damp, which can cause spotting. Line with a napkin for bread or loose food.

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.