Coir Matting

Trees must be one of the most versatile natural resources on earth and of all the different types it is the coconut palm which has the most varied yield. The various parts of the tree are put to use in 25 different ways and among them is a floor covering which is extracted from the green husk of the coconut itself. The fibre of coir matting is still obtained by the traditional method of retting the husks in saline water for several months and then beating them with a mallet. The matting, most of which is made in India, is woven on handlooms from the yarn that is produced and reflects the skill of the craftsmen in its weaves and finishes.

Best results are obtained when coir is laid wall to wall and glued into place. It may stretch if it is loose-laid but can easily be rolled back for cleaning underneath.

Coir's natural texture, its warm earthy colours and economical price are currently making the matting a popular choice for flooring covering for almost any room of the house which is not a wet area.