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Kerala Handicrafts is a special feature during your tours in Kerala. Whether it's a hereditary occupation or practiced by amateurs, Kerala has the tradition of making beautiful handicrafts with ivory, bamboo, palm leaves, seashells, wood, coconut shells, clay, cloth, metals, stone etc.
Kerala Handicraft classics can be seen in Palaces, old heritage homes, museums, etc. the handicrafts in Kerala have evolved into a small scale industry in Kerala. It is a must take home for the tourists on a tour to Kerala .
Nettor Box in Kerala
These boxes are famous for their traditional use for preserving the Kathakali Costumes. There are made of used to keep the valuable known as Abharana Petti .
Rose Wood in Kerala
Speaking of Kerala handicrafts , Rosewood carving is the most popular activity in Kerala. Earlier, the main theme of carving in those days was drawn out of mythology. But nowadays, they are inclined towards a new form to carve items like Elephant, Tiger, Deers etc
Bell Metal in Kerala
Whether it is for creating objects to meet the religious commitments or for meeting the domestic necessities of common man, bell metal have been in use for workshop art in India from time immemorial.
Coconut Shell in Kerala
A coconut shell, very common among kerela handicrafts, is the hardest medium for carving. The items of manufacture are cups, flower vases, snuff boxes, sugar basins, nut bowls, powder boxes and spoons.
Horn Carving in Kerala
Artisans belonging to Viswakarma Community are mainly practicing this craft. Decorative items like flower set, birds, animals, combs & cigarette cases etc. are made out of horn.
Lace and Embrodiery in Kerala
The main concentration for embroidery and lace work in kerala is Eravipuram, Changanassery, Kottayam, Pala, Parrasala, Trissur and Cannoor.
Mental Inlay in Wood Laminated Wood in Kerala
The laminated wood craft originated in and around Ernakulam District in Kerala around 1975. Rosewood, Plywood, Whitewood and brass metal pieces are the main raw materials used in the craft. Anjali Face, Dancing Lady, Peacock, Candle Stand, Star Wheel, Kathakali Heads, Wheel of Furniture, Key Stand and Butterfly are the main items made out of it.
Joint Wood Articles Joint Wood Table Mat in Kerala
Having the recent origin this craft is only concentrated in and around Quilandi of Calicut District. For making the laminated joint wood table mats, Rose Wood, Coconut Stem and Soft Wood (Karimuruku) are the three varieties of wood used as raw material.
Kerala handicrafts will enchant you once you are in your tour to Kerala . You cannot complete the tour without taking home the Kerala specialties.
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