Madurkathi mats, or madur, are mats woven in West Bengal from a reed called madur kottir, or madurkathi, a sedge of the family Cyperaceae. Madur mat-making is a long-standing tradition, centred on the Medinipur district, which is woven mainly by weavers of the Santhal tribe, and predominantly by women. This cottage industry contributes significantly to the village's household income.[1][2]Mats are an integral part of the social fabric of rural Bengal, and Madurkathi mats are popularly used to sit on and as bedding. The mats are non-conductive and sweat-absorbing.On March 28, 2018, the Indian Patent Office granted the Government of West Bengal a Geographical Indication (GI) Tag for Madurkathi. This yoga mat is woven by the Santhal tribes of West Bengal.