Truna - The Golden Way Handcrafted grass jewellery !!
- The locally known Kaincha is a wild grass found in many riverside villages of Jagatsinghpur and Kendrapara districts of Odisha.
- It grows to a height of about 5-6 feet and the inflorescent stick, which appears after the monsoon, is used for weaving.
- As the grass dries, it changes color from pale greento mild yellow to golden yellow.
- This is where the craft derives its name. The origin of this craft, as it is in the case of other arts and crafts, is centuries old. Since generations, golden grass items like bowls, fans and mats have been used as utility items in many parts of the
state. - Now-a-days, golden grass is making waves and more andmore city dwellers are discovering
the beauty of its products as theyare eco-friendly, biodegradable and reduce the use of plastic. - Artisans : Women Artisans from Kendrapara District of Odisha