Eco-friendly Earthenware

God's Own Country is blessed with the aesthetics of art and artistry. This land is renowned for its heritage of pottery. The way the traditional artisans of Kerala mould clay to make beautiful pots and other household utensils will certainly amaze everyone. 

Kumbham, a centre for pottery artisans located in Aruvacode near Nilambur in the Malapuram district, owns more than 500 exclusive pottery designs to its credit. Ranging from kitchen utensils to interior décor accessories, Kumbham produces an array of pottery arts. It is one of the best places in Kerala to buy terracotta products. Apart from this, there are several other pottery villages in Kerala from where you can buy terracotta products. 

The pottery villages of Kerala welcome you to experience the art of pottery making and to discover the tricks involved in it.
 

Contact

Department of Tourism
Government of Kerala
Park View
Thiruvananthapuram
Kerala
India - 695 033

+91 471 2321132

Getting there

Nearest railway station: Thiruvananthapuram Railway Station

Nearest airport: Trivandrum International Airport

Thiruvonamahotsavam at Thrikkakkara Vamana Moorthy Temple

The temple is considered the epicentre of Onam celebrations across Kerala.

Feast of Vallarpadathamma

Annually the church witnesses the participation of a large number of people from around the globe.

Malayattoor Perunnal

Thousands of devotees immersed in prayers carrying wooden crosses of different sizes and ambling up a hill; a whole village getting decked up and readying itself to welcome these pilgrims.

Aranmula Thiruvonathoni

Once a year, the River Pamba gets enlivened as an elaborately decorated snake boat glides across its placid waters bearing the provisions for a grand feast

Triprayar Pooram Purappadu & Uthram Vilakku

Pooram Purappadu, Uthram Vilakku and Vrischika Ekadasi are the popular festivals

Vrischikam Festival at Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple

Discover the thrills & chills of festivities here!

Kumbham, a center for pottery artisans at Malappuram in Kerala

Kumbham, a center for pottery artisans at Malappuram in Kerala

Kumbham, situated at Aruvacode in Malapuram is known for its heritage in pottery. It commenced as a joint exploration of Mr K B Jinan and other traditional artisans.