Bhubaneswar, In the tribal-dominated Mayurbhanj district of Bhubaneswar, sabai grass is one of the main sources of livelihood. Everyone has an idea about the extensive use of sabai grass in the manufacture of paper and rope. But this year's Adivasi Mela at the Rajdhani Adivasi Exhibition Grounds has given a shining example of how high-quality and attractive handicrafts can be made from Sabai grass. Handicrafts made of sabai grass by women from various self-help groups are on display in some of the pavilions of the fair.
The audience's interest is growing as these items are made in a very perfect and attractive style. Among the items made from sabai grass are flowers, sacks, bags and various household items outside the state. Indigenous people cultivate sabai grass in their villages and bring it all and make various items. Not only is she exhibited and sold in the fairgrounds, but women in self-help groups can be seen sowing it with her own hands. Women in the Moradabad and Shuliapada blocks of Lodha, who used to live in extreme poverty and poverty, are now able to earn a lot of money by making various items made of sabai grass.
Some self-help groups have made flower aunts, dustbins, mats, shopping bags, bottles, bags, etc. on sabai grass. Indigenous women informed at the fair mandapa that Sindoor Farua, Pen Stand, Kanful, Mudi, File Cover etc. are being made of sabai grass. In 13 micro projects in Mayurbhanj district. Mamata Grahacharya, the female superintendent in charge, said the preparations were underway.
Today was the fifth day of the tribal fair. As it was a holiday, there was a lot of buzz around the fair. Thousands of spectators enjoyed shopping in the winter afternoon. The stalls, which display a variety of handicrafts, were overcrowded. Niara was seen returning with a bouquet of flowers and other household items in her hands.
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