Sabai Grass Collection and Preparation — A Traditional Fiber Crop of Odisha

Sabai grass (Eulaliopsis binata), known in Odia as Babuai grass, is a perennial grass native to South and Southeast Asia. This blueprint describes the complete process of collecting sabai grass, drying it, and preparing it for rope making. In the Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar districts of Odisha, sabai grass is a major source of livelihood for indigenous communities. It grows spontaneously on hills and infertile lands and is also cultivated. Its uses include rope making, mats, baskets, and the paper industry. It is a sustainable crop — the plant can be harvested