Shital Pati is made from Murta or Patibet. This Patibet is also commonly known as Mostaq. These plants look a lot like slender bamboo
Several types of canes and reeds, including this idol, are found in abundance in the waterlogged forests. Although cultivated artificially in different regions, this plant is found naturally in the forests of Sylhet. Therefore, the primary work of making carpets started by collecting naturally grown idols from the forest in different parts of Sylhet.
