Sitamarhi Sikki Grass Art Bihar

Sikki is a dry grass art form from north Bihar, practiced by Maithili women using golden Sikki grass (Cyperus sp.) to weave dolls, decorative figurines, gift boxes, and wall hangings. The craft is traditionally made for ritual occasions — weddings, festivals, and harvest celebrations. Women in Sitamarhi, Madhubani, and Darbhanga weave Sikki grass without any tools, shaping the structures with their fingers. Government training programmes and TRIFED craft marketing support have expanded the market for Sikki to urban home decor buyers.