All About Handicrafts
Handicrafts
Screw pine is a plant that grows along the banks of rivers and streams. Artisans of Kerala use the leaves of this plant to make exquisite crafts and articles. Mats, doorm…
Designed and implemented by Uralungal Labour Contract Co-operative Society Ltd (ULCCS Ltd), the Arts and Crafts village at Vellar in Thiruvananthapuram exhibits tradition…
Peruvemba, a pretty little hamlet in Palakkad, is famed for musical instruments like Chenda, Maddalam, Idakka and Mridangam created by the talented artisans of this villa…
Souvenirs cherish memories of one's experiences in life. When it comes to travelling, souvenirs attain immense value, especially when you visit destinations like Kerala.…
Souvenirs cherish memories of one's experiences in life. When it comes to travelling, souvenirs attain immense value, especially when you visit destinations like Kerala.…
Sargaalaya, the Kerala Arts and Crafts village here an initiative of the Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala is an exclusive place where one can not only pick a p…
Named after the place of its origin, Nettur, a village near Kozhikode the Nettur Petti is a traditional jewelry box of Kerala; a souvenir much admired. Traditionally used…
Pakkil village in Kottayam is known for the Dharmasastha Temple and the annual trade fair that happens on the temple premises. The temple is believed to be established by…
Each handicraft of Kerala has its own story to narrate and bell metal crafts are one such product that is known for its centuries-old craftsmanship and heritage. This me…
The making of coir is a traditional means of livelihood practice popular in Kerala villages. Being 100 per cent organic and natural fibre Kerala coir has high demand all…
Creating handicrafts with coconut husk and shell is a timeless craft tradition of God's Own Country. Kerala artisans create decor and gift items with coconut and, these h…
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…
Bamboo is found abundantly in Kerala. The craftsmen in Kerala use traditional technology and craftsmanship to create products using bamboo. They include both functional a…
Located around 15 km east of Kannur district, Kerala is the Kanhirode Weavers Cooperative Society Ltd, a place known for its weaving tradition.
Kerala is renowned for its rich tradition in handicrafts. Handicrafts items include bell metal products, coir products, woodcrafts, sandalwood products, netturpetti, Aran…
Mannar is a major business town midway between Mavelikkara and Thiruvalla in Alappuzha district of Kerala.
An article on the Souvenirs of Kerala. Some of the popular Aranmula Kannadi, Metal Mirror, Kettuvallam, Rice Barge, Chundan Vallom, Snake Boat, Nettipattam, Caparison Of…
Beypore Uru is associated with the traditional ship building culture of Kerala, a culture that has been throbbing with life on these shores for the last 1500 years.
Aranmula Kannadi, the fine metallurgical art of making metal mirrors and is considered as an auspicious object kept in households for bringing prosperity, luck and wealth…
A marvel of art and craft that dates back to the Vedic Age, the Aranmula Kannadi ('mirror' in Malayalam) is one artifact that has baffled and earned the respect of metall…
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.
Bell metal of Mannar. A unique metal which is a harmonious blend of tin and copper, bell metal reflects the elegance of a craft, the tradition of which dates back to seve…
Coir industry is one of the major traditional industries in the State and second only to agriculture in terms of employment. Alappuzha and Kollam districts are the two m…
Pulppaya, a traditional grass mat, is one of the oldest handicraft items of Kerala .
Killimangalam, a small hamlet in Thrissur district of Kerala is renowned for the p…
In the sprawling 8.5 acres of Vellar in Kovalam, there now exists a world that celebrates the traditional arts and crafts of Kerala. Designed and implemented by Uralungal…
At Kerala Arts and Crafts Village, one gets to experience Kerala in all its glory. The newly opened centre is a hub where the culture, heritage and art from across all th…
Sargaalaya Arts and Crafts Village situated at Iringal in Kozhikode provides platform for traditional artisans of Kerala but also learn one or two lessons in the subtleti…
A seashore recreational park developed under Thalassery Heritage Tourism Circuit, Overbury’s Folly is located near Thalassery Municipal Stadium in Kannur.
Kuthampully Handloom Village, located in Thrissur, is famous for kasavu handloom weaving and kasavu handloom sarees
Kuthampully village at the Thiruvilwamala Panchayat in Thrissur is famous for its unique hand woven kasavu fabrics, especially Sarees. Kuthampully saree are world famous…
In the sprawling 8.5 acres of Vellar in Kovalam, there now exists a world that celebrates the traditional arts and crafts of Kerala. Designed and implemented by Uralungal…
Cherpu, a sleepy hamlet in Thrissur is known for its wood-carved elephants. These models are made with either teak or rosewood and the craftsmanship is handed down from o…
Kerala handloom products have roots in specific locales. Each such centre of weaving has its signature characteristics that give each of them a stamp of uniqueness. Kutha…
Uravu is a non-profit organisation at Thrikkaipetta village in Kalpetta in Wayanad. This bamboo processing, training and design centre is aimed for the development of tri…
