Kerala handicrafts - 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 Kerala handicrafts - 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 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 Mural paintings~Thiruvananthapuram https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/kerala-mural-paintings-thiruvananthapuram/ https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/kerala-mural-paintings-thiruvananthapuram/#respond Sun, 04 Dec 2022 11:46:27 +0000 https://gaatha.org/?post_type=listing&p=13574 The state of Kerala, known as ‘God’s own country’, has a rich assortment of religious influence in their crafts which is continued and secured for traditional and cultural retention. One such art form which has a higher religious influence on it is mural paintings practiced in Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala. This art form stands as the […]

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]]> The state of Kerala, known as ‘God’s own country’, has a rich assortment of religious influence in their crafts which is continued and secured for traditional and cultural retention. One such art form which has a higher religious influence on it is mural paintings practiced in Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala. This art form stands as the highest in India’s artistic tradition. The Mural painting art of Kerala is known for their technical excellence, depicting enchanting storytelling through clear and bold strokes by using bright and beautiful colours.

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]]> https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/kerala-mural-paintings-thiruvananthapuram/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 Weaving ~ Chendamangalam https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/handloom-weaving-chendamangalam/ https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/handloom-weaving-chendamangalam/#respond Tue, 18 Oct 2022 06:51:18 +0000 https://gaatha.org/?post_type=listing&p=13349 When you hear the name “Chendamangalam,” the colours of handloom weaving, customs, and culture reverberate in your head. The weaving of Chendamangalam is a well-known craft of Kerala. It is known for weaving the textiles on frame looms and this tradition hasn’t changed since the origin of this craft. It is due to the high […]

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]]> When you hear the name “Chendamangalam,” the colours of handloom weaving, customs, and culture reverberate in your head. The weaving of Chendamangalam is a well-known craft of Kerala. It is known for weaving the textiles on frame looms and this tradition hasn’t changed since the origin of this craft. It is due to the high degree of excellence in the dexterity of fabrics that Chendamanglam today is recognized not only at a national level but globally.

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]]> https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/handloom-weaving-chendamangalam/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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