Tripura is a state in Northeast India. The third-smallest state in the country, it covers 10,491 km2 (4,051 sq mi) and is bordered by Bangladesh (East Bengal) to the north, south, and west, and the Indian states of Assam and Mizoram to the east. 

Handicrafts and weaving are one of the occupations of the people and the use of Kauna grass is quite common.  This type of grass is usually found along the rivers and it has a cushioning quality due to the thicker and softer reed. Kauna is the local name for a reed or rush belonging to the family Cyperaceae. It has a cylindrical, soft and spongy stem which is woven into mats, The raw material for the craft is obtained by simple processing wherein the reed is cut near the base of the plant and dried in the sun. It is also smoked if it is to be preserved and stored for a longer time. The mats are woven by interlacing the stalks with jute threads using basic and simple tools. The mats and cushions have a unique edge finishing which is done by hand.

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