karrankattai
Karrankattai is a type of natural fiber rope traditionally made in South India, particularly in Tamil Nadu. The primary material used for making karrankattai is the dried husk of the coconut, known as coir. This coir fiber is processed by retting, which involves soaking the husks in water to soften the fibers, followed by beating and spinning to create the yarn.
The yarn is then twisted together to form ropes of varying thicknesses and strengths. Karrankattai ropes are
In domestic settings, karrankattai has been utilized for making mats, doormats, and even as a decorative element