crafts of kerala - Craft Archive | Research on Indian Handicrafts & Handloom https://gaatha.org Indian Craft online Mon, 24 Feb 2025 07:09:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.11 https://gaatha.org/wp-content/uploads/gaatha-logo-63x63.png crafts of kerala - Craft Archive | Research on Indian Handicrafts & Handloom https://gaatha.org 32 32 Screw Pine Craft ~ Thrissur https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/screw-pine-craft-thrissur-kerala/ https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/screw-pine-craft-thrissur-kerala/#respond Fri, 27 Oct 2023 06:30:49 +0000 https://gaatha.org/?post_type=listing&p=14702 The plant, which is abundantly grown in Thrissur district of Kerala, forms an important raw material to make one of the prominent and most popular craft of this state: the screw pine craft of Kerala. This craft which is made entirely from the plant itself is considered as the most eco-friendly craft of Kerala. All […]

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]]> The plant, which is abundantly grown in Thrissur district of Kerala, forms an important raw material to make one of the prominent and most popular craft of this state: the screw pine craft of Kerala. This craft which is made entirely from the plant itself is considered as the most eco-friendly craft of Kerala. All parts of the screw-pine plant are used to make the various beautiful and attractive products like bags, mats, bowls: right from the leaves of the plant to the roots.

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]]> https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/screw-pine-craft-thrissur-kerala/feed/ 0 Bamboo Craft ~ Wayanad https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/bamboo-craft-wayanad-kerala/ https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/bamboo-craft-wayanad-kerala/#respond Sat, 02 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://gaatha.org/?post_type=listing&p=14700 Wayanad, a north-eastern district of Kerala is an integral part of the rural economy in bamboo craft production. It is an increasingly important craft form of this state as it provides part-time employment to many cultivators in the lean season which also helps to generate livelihood for a large number of craftsmen. Bamboo mats, curtains, […]

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]]> Wayanad, a north-eastern district of Kerala is an integral part of the rural economy in bamboo craft production. It is an increasingly important craft form of this state as it provides part-time employment to many cultivators in the lean season which also helps to generate livelihood for a large number of craftsmen. Bamboo mats, curtains, calendar stands, and jewelry are the most famous products of Wayanad

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]]> https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/bamboo-craft-wayanad-kerala/feed/ 0 Weaving ~ Kuthampully, Thrissur https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/weaving-kuthampully-thrissur-kerala/ https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/weaving-kuthampully-thrissur-kerala/#respond Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:36:15 +0000 https://gaatha.org/?post_type=listing&p=14677 Kuthampully, a small town located in Thrissur district is known as a traditional cotton-weaving village. The handwoven products from Kuthampully weaving are woven as a traditional costume by the women and men of Kerala. The Kuthampully weaving is mostly famous for its classic off-white fabric with its significant ‘kasavu’ (zari border).

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]]> Kuthampully, a small town located in Thrissur district is known as a traditional cotton-weaving village. The handwoven products from Kuthampully weaving are woven as a traditional costume by the women and men of Kerala. The Kuthampully weaving is mostly famous for its classic off-white fabric with its significant ‘kasavu’ (zari border).

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]]> https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/weaving-kuthampully-thrissur-kerala/feed/ 0 Weaving ~ Kasaragod https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/handloom-weaving-kasargod-kerala/ https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/handloom-weaving-kasargod-kerala/#respond Wed, 16 Aug 2023 12:26:45 +0000 https://gaatha.org/?post_type=listing&p=14647 Kasaragod, is the district situated in the northern part of Kerala surrounded by the western ghats at the east and the Arabian Sea to the west, is known for their weaving. The beautiful sarees that Kasaragod weavers weave are completely made from natural fibres. The sarees from this town are known for their plain body […]

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]]> Kasaragod, is the district situated in the northern part of Kerala surrounded by the western ghats at the east and the Arabian Sea to the west, is known for their weaving. The beautiful sarees that Kasaragod weavers weave are completely made from natural fibres. The sarees from this town are known for their plain body with golden zari, and borders completely hand-woven depicting the traditional and aesthetic value being still passed down through the craft.

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]]> https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/handloom-weaving-kasargod-kerala/feed/ 0 Kathakali Headgear ~ Vellinezhi, Palakkad https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/kathakali-headgear-vellinezhi-kerala/ https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/kathakali-headgear-vellinezhi-kerala/#respond Fri, 04 Aug 2023 11:15:41 +0000 https://gaatha.org/?post_type=listing&p=14917 Kathakali is one of the 9 major Indian classical dances recognized by the Indian Ministry of Culture and Sangeet Natak Academy. Native to the state of Kerala, Kathakali was born in the 17th century. It is the performance or enactment of stories through dance and ancient Indian martial art techniques. The roots of Kathakali can […]

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]]> Kathakali is one of the 9 major Indian classical dances recognized by the Indian Ministry of Culture and Sangeet Natak Academy. Native to the state of Kerala, Kathakali was born in the 17th century. It is the performance or enactment of stories through dance and ancient Indian martial art techniques. The roots of Kathakali can be traced back to Bharat muni’s text Natya Shastra that contains verses on performance techniques. Traditionally, religious, spiritual and folklore narratives comprised the plotline of Kathakali performances. In recent times, however, adaptations of modern literary works and stories have been incorporated too.

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]]> https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/kathakali-headgear-vellinezhi-kerala/feed/ 0 Nettur Petti ~ Maradu, Ernakulam https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/nettur-petti-maradu-ernakulam-kerala/ https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/nettur-petti-maradu-ernakulam-kerala/#respond Sun, 20 Nov 2022 11:38:51 +0000 https://gaatha.org/?post_type=listing&p=13538 Originally the craft form from the northern part of Kerala, Nettur Petti, a jewellery box is an amalgamation of artistic skill which symbolizes Kerala’s culture and architecture. Today, the craft form of making Nettur Petti survives only in some parts of southern Kerala like in Maradu village in Ernakulam district.

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]]> Originally the craft form from the northern part of Kerala, Nettur Petti, a jewellery box is an amalgamation of artistic skill which symbolizes Kerala’s culture and architecture. Today, the craft form of making Nettur Petti survives only in some parts of southern Kerala like in Maradu village in Ernakulam district.

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]]> https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/nettur-petti-maradu-ernakulam-kerala/feed/ 0 Coconut Shell Craft ~ Wayanad https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/coconut-shell-craft-wayanad-karala/ https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/coconut-shell-craft-wayanad-karala/#respond Thu, 13 Oct 2022 06:49:08 +0000 https://gaatha.org/?post_type=listing&p=13351 Wayanad, a beautiful district in the state of Kerala, is famous for making coconut shell craft. Initially, the shell was used as a cooking fuel. However, in course of time, with improvement in tools, people started making decorative products by carving coconut shells and made household items like utensils, bowls and jewelry. Wayanad is one […]

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]]> Wayanad, a beautiful district in the state of Kerala, is famous for making coconut shell craft. Initially, the shell was used as a cooking fuel. However, in course of time, with improvement in tools, people started making decorative products by carving coconut shells and made household items like utensils, bowls and jewelry. Wayanad is one of the districts of Kerala, where this craft is practiced in abundance.

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