Watch | Meet the artisans behind Tamil Nadu’s traditional wood carving
The Hindu
What separates these carvings from the rest is the use of wood and the intricate designs the artisans chisel out in a fashion similar to that used in stone sculpting.
Wood carving is one of the ancient arts of mankind and a part of intricate architecture.
Traditional Dravidian architecture, sculptures and figurines have been forged out of stone since time immemorial, as can be seen in various temples across South India.
You may have seen these wood carvings displayed at Chennai International Airport, providing a glimpse into Tamil Nadu’s cultural heritage to travellers.
Wondered where these beautiful carvings are from?
From this village called Thammampatti, located between the serene hills of Kollimalai and Pachaimalai in Salem district in Tamil Nadu
The community was founded by one Andaver and his brother in 1942.
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