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Kerala Traditions

Kerala is the crowning glory of India in terms of handicrafts and the skills in different parts of the state are the shimmering diamonds in a crown. The perfection in the art of Kerala comes from the hands of craftsmen, who have dedicated themselves with a true heart for expressing the culture of their state. One can also find a touch of religious faith in the artifacts of Keralites. After all, they know the knack of promoting the rich heritage of their religion and traditional practices through handicraft products. The greenery of Kerala is the attractive part of this state, which acts like a magnet to draw visitors. That’s the reason; people also find its reflection in the piece of handicrafts.

With a wide range of metal work, wooden handicrafts, bamboo mat paintings and cane bags or hats as symbol of artistic brilliance, Kerala’s handicrafts speaks about the hard work involved in it. In this state, you would find artisans using rosewood. Along with this, another piece of attraction is the carvings on coconut shell. As it is known that coconut is one of the importance thing in South India; it has been molded by the designers to create something inventive from it. Needless to mention, that the surroundings of Kerala add a touch of splendor to its handicrafts also.