Collection of Souvenirs, Mementos and hand crafted Gift Articles
Handicraft in Kerala
Kerala is well known for its articulate craftsmanship, which is an intimate part of her tradition.
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19 showrooms under the brand name "Kairali", spread at strategic places all over India, is marketing handicrafts procured directly from the Artisans.
MoreSMSM Institute
The name of SMSM Institute, the central emporium, stands for Sree Moolam Shashtyabdapurthi Memorial Institute in memory of the 60th birthday anniversary of His Highness King Moolam Tirunal of the p
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WOOD
Wood Carving creates wide designs in wood by hand with the help of carving tools is called wood carving which is a traditional craft in Kerala.
- Rose Wood
- Sandal Wood
- White Wood
- Country Wood
- Other Wood
METAL
Bell metal craft is one of the tradtional craft in kerala and is an aloy of copper and tin. This craft has won worldwide reputation for its artistic perfection. This craft is mainly practised by crafts persons belonging to a particular community. The bell metal castings are done in the well known method of lost wax process. Major bell metal crafts include traditional lamps, uruli & temple pooja sets etc.
exploreBuffalo Horn
This craft is mainly concentrated in the capital city of Kerala. Artisans belonging to a particular community are mainly practising this craft. A wide range of decorative utility crafts like flower sets, birds, animals, fish etc are made out of horn.
exploreScrewpine
Screwpine mat weaving is one of the traditional crafts in Kerala. Different types of mats are woven with screwpine leaves.
exploreSpices
Kerala often called “Land of spices is famous for its spices for centuries.”Spice Hut “ is an exclusive show room near SMSMI Institute, Trivandrum for “spice –in-crafts”. Here we blend the Traditional handicrafts with the Kerala spices. Spices are available in specially designed traditional handcrafted boxes and other suitably modified crafts articles.
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Banana fibre/palm stem fibre/sizil fibre are the main fibres used for this craft. The main items produced are basket, bags, table mats, floor coverings, purses etc. Tradtional temple craft in Kerala and widely used for various religious processions.
exploreContact us
Corporate Office:
Handicrafts Development Corporation of Kerala Ltd
P.B No.171, Puthenchanthai,
Thiruvananthapuram - 695 001, Kerala. India.
Phone: 91-0471-2331358, 2778400,
Fax: 91-0471-2778444
E-mail : hdckerala@gmail.com
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