Alleppey Coir refers to the Coir products made in Ambalappuzha and Cherthala Taluks of Alappuzha district, in the state of Kerala, India. Even though Coir yarn is spun from time immemorial, production of value added Coir products was first commenced in 1859.
The pleasant climate and the presence of rivers and lakes running parallel to the coast provide a fertile climate for coconut cultivation. Coconut husk is the raw material for rope, which is locally available in Kerala. Coir and coir products are mainly used in agriculture, fishing, household appliances, and the construction of houses and boats. Due to the superior fibre quality of coconuts in Kerala in terms of colour, durability, and flexibility, Alleppey coir and its products are in high demand in the global market.
Coir fibre is extracted by a biological process known as “retting”. It involves immersing of well matured husks of coconut in the saline back waters for months together. Coir is then extracted by beating the retted husk with wooden mallets by women workers. Retted fibre is dried under sun and spun into finer varieties of coir yarn.
With the skill and craftmanship of the small cottage industry workers a wide range of products are produced out of handloom from this yarn. The finished coir products such as clinical mattresses, mats, carpets, baskets, rugs, ropes, geo-textiles and many more, have gained popularity in the modern society.
GI Tag Registration Date : 16 May 2007
GI Tag Number : 54
Certificate Number : 34
Geographical Area : Kerala
Special Cover Release Date : 22 January 2021
Cancellation : Vembanad Kayal 688 006
Type : Special Cover
Cover Identification Number : KL/01/2021
This cover is made partly from Coir
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