Description

Butti is made of locally available rattan or cane, which is an alternative to wood, Its harvesting protects the forest from deforestation. Butti is primarily made by tribal elderly women folks of the Coastal belt of Karnataka. Their hands are so accustomed that they are able to work out the sharpest bends with ease. Butti is used as a kitchen item to sieve rice and serve Indian breads. It is considered pure, flexible and durable. It is also used as a decorative item to increase the ambiance of home.