How are bulrush mats made?

Our members from the CIOMA wetland centre in Lobito, Angola are showing us how bulrush mats are made, take a look.

Have you ever seen how bulrush mats are made?

People living nearby Catumbela wetland site here in Angola depend on this ecosystem to survive and one of the main economic activities carried out by women is making bulrush mats and this material is sold in local markets.

Bulrush is a kind of wetland grass-like fast growing plant that can be used as row material for various goods.