Made from a locally sourced lightweight wood and then hand-painted, giving them a distinctive local aesthetic.
The plant screw pine is identified by its leaves which are sword like, thin and long, with a rough green surface. They are largely used for making the products like baskets and mats.
Kodungallur Screw pine Craft Cluster Development Society, TKS Puram, Kottapuram, Kodungallur, Kerala, India
Headgear is an important part for Kathakali performances as it allows actors to embody the characters they are playing. Due to the elaborate headgear worn by the performers, they look larger than life and are able to intensify the theatrical aspect of the performance.
Vellinezhi, Palakkad, Kerala, India
Bidri is significant in India for the beauty of the designs and patterns etched in silver against the deep black colour that makes the product appealing to the eye and draws a large number of consumers world-wide.
Bidar, Karnataka, India