Monj Decorative Item Making Unit
This business focuses on the production of decorative items made from Moonj and Kaasa grass, using traditional coiling techniques. The unit produces various household goods such as baskets, mats, and containers, which are eco-friendly and often feature colorful motifs.
Project cost & finance
Cost of Project
figures in ₹ Lakhs
| Building & Civil Work | 5 |
| Furniture & Fixtures | 0.8 |
| Working Capital | 3.33 |
| Total | 9.13 |
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Means of Finance
figures in ₹ Lakhs
| Own Contribution | 0.91 |
| Term Loan | 5.22 |
| Working Capital Loan | 3 |
| Total | 9.13 |
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Raw materials & machinery
Machinery & equipment5
- ScissorsBuy on Amazon ↗
- Sirahi NeedleBuy on Amazon ↗
- Plastic TubsBuy on Amazon ↗
- Aluminium ContainersBuy on Amazon ↗
- Wooden Stirring SticksBuy on Amazon ↗
Raw materials3
- Moonj/Kassa GrassBuy on Amazon ↗
- Kaccha RangBuy on Amazon ↗
- Edible SaltBuy on Amazon ↗
Manufacturing process
- Dry Moonj and Kaasa grass under the sun for 2 days.
- Form small knots of Moonj called Balla and soak in water for flexibility.
- Wrap Moonj around Kaasa grass to create a coil.
- Wind the coil in a series to form the base and walls of the basket.
- Stitch coils together to strengthen the structure.
- Dye the grass by boiling it in water with Kaccha rang and salt, then dry in shade.
- Use dyed grass to create motif patterns.
- Attach handles using grass stitching.
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