Material _ WallArt, Ecofriendly sugarcane bagasse 3D wall panels

Go stylish with eco friendly sugar cane bagasse 3D wall panels. Unlike the typical home decor. Made from bagasse the residue left after extracting the juice the product is completely biodegradable.Sugar cane harvested upto 3 times a year, bagasse is one of the most renewable materials in the world .For more info visit WallArt. Take a peak at the 2012 WallArt collection here

  

Material_Rubwood, for furniture & interiors

An excellent substitute for hard wood when processed the wood of rubber tree (Hevea Brasiliensis) is eco friendly & is cheaper than other varieties of wood.

Rubber plantations have existed in South East Asian countries - including India - for centuries.These plantations mainly catered to the latex market.After the economic period of the rubber tree which is about 30 years the tree is felled & a new one planted instead.The wood previously unused for furniture making or interior requirements is making a lasting impression in India.

RUBCO of Kerala State Rubber Co-operative Ltd is the largest producer of rubber wood products in the country under the brand 'RubWood'.
The products - including furniture and finger jointed edge glued panel boards - is manufactured in the country’s largest  rubber wood processing plant employing imported machinery and state of the art technology, the Rubwood range is international in finish and  durability. Look up more on 'RubWood' here

Material_Haathi chaap, elephant poo paper

Paper out of Poo! 'Haathi Chaap' literally elephant brand, a brand owned by Mahima Mehra manufactures & sells paper made of elephant dung.The products manufactured in Rajasthan, India. has acquired buyers both in the country & abroad. Expressive branding & the novelty factor of paper from poo has made the brand a souvenir hunter's delight. For more visit them here

Ornamentation _ Botanical paper cut art by Jonathan Chapman

Beautiful paper cut art from Jonathan Chapman at Mr Yen Paper Cut Art.

Motifs inspired by Victorian botanical illustrations, the language is elaborate & ornamental.The sharpness of hand cut paper & the sombre black & white adds quiet dignity to his work.
Cannot help point out that the contemporary craft sector is yet to open up in India & with a cultural & historical connect with craft products wold make an extremely promising market.