Gallery View: India's selection of 'green' home decor expanding

Suppliers are using sustainable and environment-friendly materials such as sabai, sisal, jute and bamboo in more models.

Home decor suppliers in India are offering more models made of sustainable and environment-friendly materials that can be sourced domestically.

For baskets, mats and vases, among the materials being adopted are fibers from the plants sabai and sisal, which grow in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, respectively. Bamboo, sourced mostly from Tripura, Manipur and Assam, is made into pillow covers, towels and other home textiles.

Jute, another environment-friendly fiber, is used to make backing for carpets and other floor coverings. The material is found in Assam, Bihar and West Bengal.

In terms of design, intricate artwork and vivid colors are seen across all categories of home decor. The combination of ethnic and modern elements remains a trend.

Coconut fiber

Brothers Coir Mills Private Ltd offers pots made of biodegradable coconut fiber. With a height of 7.5cm, this pot measures 8.5cm wide at the top and 5cm wide at the bottom

Speckled silver

This 12cm-tall glass vase from Deshilp Overseas has a silver finish. Other colors are available.

Stained glass

This table lamp from Nice Lamps features a floral pattern on its stained glass lampshade.

Intricate patterns

Multicolor glass beads are embedded on this resin frame from Renart Wrap. The frame measures 8x6in.

Crocheted lace

This cushion cover from Sri Narsamamba Lace Industries is made of crocheted lace. Measuring 45x45cm, it is available in cream and white.