Screw Pine Craft ~ Thriss...
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.
Screw Pine Craft ~ Thrissur
Kodungallur Screw pine Craft Cluster Development Society, TKS Puram, Kottapuram, Kodungallur, Kerala, India
Weaving ~ Kuthampully, Th...
The Kuthampully weavers are known for their creation of classic off-white garment with gold kasavu border. It is widely appreciated for its fine quality.
Weaving ~ Kuthampully, Thrissur
Kuthampully Handloom centre, Shoranur Road, Naikkanal, Thrissur, Kerala, India
Kathakali Headgear ~ Vell...
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.
Kathakali Headgear ~ Vellinezhi, Palakkad
Vellinezhi, Palakkad, Kerala, India
Bidri ~ Bidar
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.
Bidri ~ Bidar
Bidar, Karnataka, India
Sankheda Craft
Sankheda furniture is a common gift during marriages in the Gujarati community. The bride’s family gifts it to her during her wedding. They consider it as precious as gold.
Sankheda Craft
Sankheda, Gujarat, India
Saree Weaving~Paramakudi
Initially, Paramakudi sarees featured simple colours and designs for daily wear. Now, the borders of the saree include motifs that replicate the temple architecture and design further contributing to their specialty.
Saree Weaving~Paramakudi
Paramakudi, Tamil Nadu, India
Crochet~Panjim, Goa
The Panjim crochet is used to make a wide variety of pieces- all the way from garments to bed and bath. The use of crochet also ranges from the most basic utilitarian to haute couture.
Crochet~Panjim, Goa
Panjim, Goa, India
Saree Weaving~Manamedu
The artisan of Manamedu usually explore geometrical motifs; straight lines with motifs woven with art silk & mercerized cotton, making them standout. The cluster is gaining more acclaim and appreciation over the years and is becoming increasingly popular in Tamil Nadu.
Saree Weaving~Manamedu
Manamedu, Tamil Nadu, India
