Sylhet Shital Pati Cool Cane Floor Mat

Shital pati means 'cool mat', and the name is literal: murta cane is split into ribbons finer than a millimetre and woven so tightly that the surface stays cool against the skin in humid heat. UNESCO inscribed the craft on its Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2017. A mat this size takes a Sylhet weaver around ten days. Sold as a floor mat, sleeping mat or wall hanging; roll rather than fold for storage.

Cooperative

Sonar Bangla Craft Collective

Weight

2.2 kg

Origin

Sylhet, Bangladesh

Material

Fine murta cane (Schumannianthus dichotomus)

Craft

Shital pati weaving, UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage

Dimensions

150 x 210 cm

Care

Wipe with a barely damp cloth and dry flat. Roll rather than fold for storage. Keep away from sustained direct heat.

Finish

Untreated murta cane, hand-split and sun-bleached. No dye or sealant applied.