Bamboo chick blinds - or chattai as they are colloquially called - have been popular as screens and flooring in India. In colonial bungalows, chick blinds were hung in the arches of the verandah to filter light and provide protection from the harsh sun.

In present times, chick blinds have morphed into a fashionable replacement for fabric curtains because they are lightweight, easy to maintain and lend the room an earthy touch.