About Konaseema Women

Founded by Katikireddy Padmavathi, we empower women through traditional coconut-coir crafts, creating eco-friendly products and sustainable livelihoods.

brown round fruit on green plastic container
brown round fruit on green plastic container
A hand holds a small, square-shaped container made from natural fibers, possibly coconut coir, with a blurred garden setting in the background.
A hand holds a small, square-shaped container made from natural fibers, possibly coconut coir, with a blurred garden setting in the background.
Several coconuts are clustered together, showcasing their rough, fibrous brown husks and natural textures. They are laid out closely, highlighting their round shapes and unique surface patterns.
Several coconuts are clustered together, showcasing their rough, fibrous brown husks and natural textures. They are laid out closely, highlighting their round shapes and unique surface patterns.

Our Journey

Since the 1990s, we have been crafting unique coconut-coir items, training rural women, and promoting eco-friendly practices in Konaseema.

About Our Crafts

What inspired the business?

Katikireddy Padmavathi's ancestral skills inspired her to craft coconut-coir products in the early 1990s.

How do you empower women?

We train rural women in coir crafts, providing them with skills and income through eco-friendly product creation.

What products do you offer?

We offer a variety of eco-friendly products including wall hangings, bird nests, planters, and pen holders made from coconut coir.

Where are your products made?

Our products are made in Konaseema.
What is Mahila Coir Yojana?

It is a national scheme supporting women in coir-based crafts, enhancing their skills and income opportunities.