Eco-Friendly & Ancient: India’s Beautiful Rain Gear Made From Leaves & Bamboo

Olakkuda - Kerala A palm-leaf umbrella crafted to beat both sun and monsoon in true Kerala style

Knup – Meghalaya This bamboo rain shield, worn like a backpack, is Meghalaya’s answer to hands-free rain protection

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Jhampi - Odisha Woven from palm leaves, Jhampi shelters farmers from blazing Odisha heat in the fields

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Tukru – Jharkhand Made from Ghungu leaves, the Tukru is a leafy umbrella locals use to walk hands-free through heavy rain

Enhiye – Nagaland Made from elephant grass or palm leaves, the Enhiye is a traditional Naga rain shield woven for the wild monsoon

Santhali Bamboo Umbrella - West Bengal/Jharkhand A sturdy umbrella handmade by Santhal artisans using bamboo and local leaves.

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