You may own a Patola saree or a Kanjeevram, or just a Paithani... But do you own a saree made from the delicate fibres extracted from the stem of lotus? Maybe not. We know that the lotus stem has medicinal benefits apart from that it is also a staple dish, people prefer to eat. But ever thought that this stem, apart from holding the beautiful lotus flower MSU student to teach women how to weave cloth from lotus stem line - The concept of kanchan from textile waste will come true - A welcome effort to make women a means of employment and empowerment Lotus trunk line is used to make eco-friendly fabrics and sari, bags and artefacts made from it are captivating. Sumi Haldar, a research student at MS University, Vadodara. She is pursuing a PhD from the Department of Clothing and Textiles at the Faculty of Family and Community Sciences. The lines found after the curry are wrapped around the bobbin. He has undertaken this project under the guidance of his guide Dr. Madhu Shara

Author-Dr.Aishwarya Nair