Advocacy, Case Studies, Craftspersons/ Artisanal, Employment/ Livelihood
Moonj Grass – A Narrative
Rana, Anurag
Issue 10,Summer 2023
Issue #10, 2023 ISSN: 2581- 9410
While driving down the dusty roads of Uttar Pradesh, long grass with white flowering ends can be sighted often, along the riverbanks, known as the Moonj Grass. Moonj is a type of grass that grows throughout the yeaPreview (opens in a new window)r, where there is plenty of water, and is harvested after the first monsoon rain. It plays a leading role in the Moonj Craft.
Women artisans living in the village have been using this grass to make beautiful, hand-crafted baskets for many generations.
Saccharum Munja [the botanical name for Moonj/Munj or Sarkanda] is one of the seasonal grasses that grow wild in the Tarai region of North India and extends from Uttarakhand all the way down to Allahabad.
Moonj has been identified as the One District, One Product Programme (ODOP) of Praygraj (Allahabad) district. The ODOP aims to encourage indigenous and specialized crafts of each district.
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