| Metal Craft In Kerala |
| Lamps of the most artistic beauty are also made by Kerala craftsmen. The Greek lamp (Changalavatta), the Archana lamp, the Arati Dipa etc., deserve mention in this context. |
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| Industrial Arts And Handicrafts In Kerala |
| Industrial arts and handicrafts form an invaluable part of the Cultural heritage of Kerala. Metal crafts have the pride of place among the traditional arts. Bell-metal casting is an old time industrial art. |
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| Wood Craft In Kerala |
| Wood craft is one of the ancient arts of Kerala as is testified to by the temples and churches of the State which abound in wood carvings. |
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| Ivory Craft Of Kerala |
| Ivory carving is another traditional art of Kerala. The art was given an impetus by Swati Tirunal Maharaja. An ivory throne made by Swati Tirunal is still preserved as a show piece. |
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| Jewelry In Kerala |
| The jewelry of Kerala is noted for its artistic perfection. Each caste or community had its typical ornament. An ornament of the Nair women was Nagapadam or serpent hood, so called after the shape of the pendant. |
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| Traditional Craft In Kerala |
| Arts and handicrafts are an invaluable part of Kerala's heritage. Among these metal crafts have the pride of place. |
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| Metal Inlaid Wood Craft In Kerala |
| The main centre for the craft is Ernakulam district in Kerala. Rose wood and white wood pieces are cut into required sizes and pasted on a plywood base according to the particular design and polished. |
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| Coir Craft In Kerala |
| The craftsmen of Kerala have also developed a variety of handicrafts using the rich wealth of flora in the State. Screwpine mat weaving is one of such handicrafts. |
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| Cococnut Shell Craft In Kerala |
| Coconut shell craft is a popular craft in Kerala as coconut trees are found in abundance here. A high degree of skill is required for carving coconut shell as it is hard. |
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| Horn Carving In Kerala |
| Horn carving is an ancient craft practiced mainly by artisans belonging to Viswakarma Community in Thiruvananthapuram. |
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| Bamboo Crafts In Kerala |
| Bamboo mat painting is one of the major craft in Kerala. The artisans initially make mats of required size as canvas and paint on it. |
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| Screw Pine Craft In Kerala |
| Screw pine mat weaving is an ancient craft and one of the major cottage industries in Kerala. Three types of mats are woven with Screw pine leaves. |
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| Costumes And Accessories In Kerala |
| The costumes and accessories required in Kathakali and Teyyam are being manufactured by some craftsmen. |
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| Nettor Box In Kerala |
| These boxes are traditionally used for preserving the Kathakali Costumes. There are normally being painted for artistic appeal. |
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| Rose Wood In Kerala |
| The large number of temples scattered throughout and the door, windows and ceilings of most of the ancient houses are testimonial of the high level of craftsmanship and tradition of Rosewood carving. |
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| Lace And Embrodiery Craft In Kerala |
| Essentially, an alien craft, this industry was introduced sometime early in the Christian Era by a colony of Syrians who settled in Kerala. |
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| Metal 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. |
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| Joint Wood Articles In Kerala |
| Having the recent origin this craft is only concentrated in and around Quilandi of Calicut District. Rose Wood, Coconut Stem and Soft Wood (Karimuruku) are the three varieties of wood used as raw material for making the laminated joint wood table mats. |
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