Papier Mache Kathakali Mask

This craft is one of the popular crafts in kerala.. The craft persons make use of materials like used paper, paper dust, chalk powder etc. to make this product. A mould is prepared first to make required crafts. The preparation of mould is the man skilled work in this craft. The crafts made are usually depiction of puranic(epics) scenes of Gods/Goddess, Birds, Animals etc.

OWC :290-001Joint Wood Mat : (Flower mat) (New star) (Star)Dia : 15cm

Rosewood,coconut stem and softwood are the woods used for this craft. The wood is sliced into small sizes of diamond shape by using table saw machine, holes are made crosswise, jointed together by using nylon thread to form the mat.

Rose Wood handicrafts

Unique artistic handicrafts are a specialty in Kerala. The dedicated artisans work arduously to make exotic inimitable and artistic handicrafts. The handicrafts are made with ivory, bamboo, palm leaves, sea shells, wood, coconut shells, clay, clothes, metals and stones Natural dyes, natural sustainable materials and simplicity add extra content to the products. The distinctive patterns,Rosewood refers to a richly hued timbers, brownish with darker veining. Rosewoods are strong and heavy taking an excellent polish, being suitable for handicrafts items.

new artists works

Here are same excellent creations of Kerala ‘s new generation artists its all oil painting works. Which displayed in various art galleries of kerala . all creations are ready to sale and very cheap

Aranmula kannadi or aranmula mirror Aranmula

Aranmula kannadi or aranmula mirror Aranmula one of village of kerala in India where one family make extraordinary mirror it make with special bronze its not ordinary class mirror. No one know manufacturing method of this mirror only one family know manufacturing method of this mirror. Exclusive to Aranmula this is made of metal, not glass! There in lies its uniqueness and its creation a closely guarded secret. Known to only four families, has been handed down from father to son for generations. Therein lies its mystery its very coasty then ordinary mirror people believe it can bring luck and prosperity to life its realy kerala own mirror.The British Museum in London has a 45 centimeter tall Aranmula metal mirror in its collection

Raja Ravi Varma (1848-1906)

Raja Ravi Varma (1848-1906) who was famous oil painter He was born in famous palace Kilimanoor Palace his work has exhibit in various art gallery of kerala in this blog we have displayed pictures of some of the classic oil paintings his creations are very popular in India and Abroad