Lonje Kathi a unique craft of bamboo sticks

What is

Lonje Kathi ?

Lonje Kathi is a lesser known bamboo craft, originated in the village of Lonje near Gautala Wildlife Sanctuary, Sambhaji Nagar & Jalgaon.
The word Kathi means stick. This traditional craft involves carving of intricate designs on bamboo sticks.

Over generations, artisans have perfected more than 21 unique design patterns and indigenous colouring techniques, preserving a rich piece of cultural heritage.

 
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Revival Story

Lonje Kathi craft's legacy spans generations and has been a means of livelihood for many families.

However in 2022, the COVID-19 pandemic brought this heritage craft to a standstill forcing many artisans to abandon their craft and opt for daily wage labour.

This created an urgent need of intervention to revive the craft and bring artisans back to their artistry. This is where Indian Design Wisdom stepped in.

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Revival Story

Lonje Kathi craft's legacy spans generations and has been a means of livelihood for many families.

However in 2022, the COVID-19 pandemic brought this heritage craft to a standstill forcing many artisans to abandon their craft and opt for daily wage labour.

This created an urgent need of intervention to revive the craft and bring artisans back to their artistry. This is where Indian Design Wisdom stepped in.

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Join Us

You can Contribute by -

  • Sharing your knowledge and expertise.

  • Using Lonje Kathi products in your daily life.

  • Spreading awareness through word of mouth, social media, and community events.

  • Encouraging others to appreciate and invest in traditional craftsmanship.

  • Collaborating with artists and designers to innovate while maintaining tradition.

  • Advocating to government to sustain the craft.

  • Documenting and sharing stories about the craft’s history and cultural significance.

    News & Events

    • Pune Bamboo Festival

      March 25, 2025
      Launch of our artisans at the Pune Bamboo Festival with a live demonstration of the craft.

    • Gudi Padwa Festival

      March 25, 2025
      Launched a creative new idea—presenting Lonje Kathi as Gudhi chi Kathi for the Gudhi Padwa Festival in Maharashtra.

    Testimonials

    • Adv Vaidya Devendra
      The Kathi is very beautiful and so is the task that you have undertaken.
      Adv Vaidya Devendra
    • Sushma Bhagwat
      Kathi chan aahe mala khup aavadli.
      Sushma Bhagwat
    • Dharmesh Saoji
      Atishay sundar kalakusar aani nakshikaam.
      Dharmesh Saoji
     

    Contact Us

    +91 9445566063

    revival@lonjekathi.com

    Flat no. 401, Atharvakunj Apartment, Kanchan Nagar Housing Society, Near Matoshree Vriddhashram, Nakshtrawadi,
    Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar,
    Maharashtra - 431002