If you have ever used a gunny sack, rustic- looking bags, curtains and a other types of furniture or accessories that come with a lattice-like weave and a coarse texture, it is possible that these products were made out of jute.

Jute, a natural substance, is derived from plants and has long, soft, and shiny fibres that often get spun into coarse and strong threads that are then suitable for a wide range of uses. Jute is only second to cotton when it comes to production, and is also called as the ‘golden fibre’ because of its colour and cost effectiveness.

Jute is obtained from the Corchorus Olitorius and Corchorus Capsularis plants. They are native to the Indian subcontinent and are often grown throughout the entire year. The jute fibres are mainly concentrated near the woody and central parts of the plant’s stalk. They contain cellulose and lignin. There are also two main types of jute produced; white and brown jute.