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Crafts
Kasaragod
has exclusive handicraft products, typical of the region.
Bamboo and cane baskets (in different types and shapes),
bell metal pots with spouts (Kindi), plates, saucers, wick lamps (Nilavilakku) and bells are some of the interesting finds here.
The
Kasaragod pottery and handloom industries are also worth mentioning.
The
traditional pottery industry is at Patika near Kasaragod
and Bengalam near Nileshwar.
Thalankara
caps:
Thalankara near Kasaragod town is famous for elegantly
hand-embroidered caps made out of superior quality cotton
cloth. These are available in different colours and
patterns. The price ranges from Rs. 50 -150.
Bell
met al craft:
The traditional bell metal craftsmen of Kasaragod (Mavungal)
produce excellent artifacts. The products include bells,
traditional lamps and household utensils.
Kasaragod
sarees: Kasaragod
sarees are masterpieces made with high quality yarn using
traditional methods. Starch is applied to the yarn while
weaving, which gives the products a finer finish. The prices
of these sarees range from Rs. 200 - 5000 depending on the
cotton or silk yarn used. Showroom: New Moulavi Traver,
Railway Station Road, Kasaragod.
Plates
and caps made of Arecaunut leaves: Beautiful
caps made out of arecanut leaves are available in the
villages. These caps are now used by farmers and common
labourers. One cap costs about Rs. 30. Small entrepreneurs
are exploring the possibilities of using arecanut leaves for
manufacturing lunch plates, ice cream cups etc.
Leaf
mats: These
are highly comfortable floor mats which can also be used by
tourists while they sunbathe on the beaches.
Coconut
leaf raincoats (Kuramba):
These
traditional coats are prepared with coconut leaves and
natural yarns.
Coconut
shell articles
include showpieces, cups, serving dishes, jewellery, hair
clips and so on.
Wood
work: Wooden
toys, Chenda (one
of the eighteen percussion instruments of South India), Thudi
(a small drum used by tribals during their dance and
festivals) and Udukku (a
percussion instrument used in temples during poojas) are also made here.
Theyyam
sculpture: Miniature
forms of theyyams
in wood, thermocol and clay make attractive souvenirs.
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