Indigenous Woman Voice on Biodiversity: Ms. Sonali, Kubadibathan Village, Mainland India

Weaving Traditions, Sharing Stories

Ms. Malti Tirkey from Jashpur Jana Vikas Samiti (JJVS) visits Kubadibathan village in Chhattisgarh to meet Ms. Sonali and her daughter. Together, they celebrate the traditional craft of mat-making—woven from local plants and generations of wisdom.

More than just grass, these mats carry culture and warmth—used for drying harvests and welcoming guests. The exchange closes with a traditional song by the women of Kubadibathan, keeping their stories alive.