Kerala is a beautiful land of stunning landscape, friendly people, wonderful artistry and rich cultural heritage. The craftsmen of Kerala are exceptionally talented and make articles displaying their extraordinary talent and skillfulness.
Kerala has a tradition of making beautiful handicrafts made of coir, coconut shell, bamboo, palm leaves, clay and wood. The ornaments and gears worn by dancers and performers of other forms of classical art in Kerala are made by artists.
Kerala handicrafts have evolved as an important small scale industry providing employment to hundreds of people.
Coconut Shell Craft
Coconut shell is the most widely used material in Kerala handicrafts. Items like cups, sugar basins, nut bowls, powder cases, flower vase and other decorative and useful items are made of coconut shell.
Coir Products
The different products made of coir are mats, mattresses, pillows, rugs, carpets, cushions and many more useful items.
Woodcarving
Rosewood is often used in Kerala handicrafts to make beautiful paper weights, lamp stands, book ends and many more items.
Metal ware
Metal is used by Kerala craftsmen to make objects like lamps, bells, utensils and other useful items. Metal products are used for religious as well as household purposes. The Archana Lamp, the Aarti Dipa are some of the popular lamps made by the artisans of Kerala.
Kathakali Masks
Kathakali a well known form of traditional Kerala dance which involves the wearing of masks. The masks are made of wood or papier mache. These masks are a favorite buy among tourists.
Ivory Carving
Ivory carving is another form of traditional handicrafts in Kerala. The artists make mythological characters and images of animals by carving ivory.
The legacy of Kerala handicrafts continues to flourish.
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