Sold By Vannangal Kottans
- Type : Handmade
- Material : Palm leaves, Dyes & Threads
- Color : Maroon and White
- Uniqueness : Ecofriendly, Light-Weight, Vibrant Colors and Long-lasting
- Size : LxWxH – 8inX8inX3.5in
- Weight : 80 grams
- Shipping Info : Delivery in 2-10 days, with in Karnataka 2-5 days.
Palm leaves called as kuruthu are cleaned and sun dried. Then the leaf strips are sliced into desired lengths and wrapped in a cotton cloth for the further use.
Dyeing process is done by adding leaves in to dye bath, then dried in the shade to avoid fading due to direct sunlight.
The dyed strips are washed and dried in the shade again, then the strips are cut into needed length and dipped in water to make it easier to fold and unfold and the art of weaving is begun.
Weaving starts from base, sides and rim which turns into a beautiful charming kottans.
General | |
Model | Spike-Stack |
SKU | GI-CK-3Stack-Spike-M |
Brand | Geo Artisan Group |
Package and Dimensions | |
Product Dimension (LxWxH) | 20.00cmx20.00cmx9.00cm |
Product Weight | 0.20kg |
Product Shape | Round to Square, Large : Tappering Size - Top 8inch to Bottom 5inch |
Product Dimension Information | Stack of three - Large, Medium & Small : Large - 8inX8inX 3.5in, Medium - 6.5inX6.5inX3in, Small - 5.5inX5.5inX2.5in |
In The Box | 3 |
Net Quantity | 1 |
Shipping Dimensions (L x W x H) | 24.00cmx20.00cmx14.00cm |
Shipping Weight | 0.50kg |
Free Shipping(All India) | Yes |
Package Size Type | Medium |
GI_Attributes | |
GI Number | 200 |
GI Name | Chettinad Kottan |
Material & Color | |
Primary Color | Maroon |
Returnable | |
Returnable | Yes |
This craft is practiced in the Chettinad area of Tamil Nadu. Chettinad is a region in the Sivaganga district of southern Tamil Nadu, India. Chettinad is comprised of its capital Karaikudi and 74 other villages. Presently kottans are made in the village of Keeliarpatty (training centre), in neighbouring village households and coastal regions of Tamil Nadu.
The Kottans were handwoven in the Chettinad region by the women of the Chettiar community as a hobby craft. Chettinad Kottan has been noted for its unique style and colours. Traditionally these colourful kottans containing betel nut leaves and areca nuts were given to friends and people as a form of invitation or agreement. Also kottans were decorated with beads and crochet. However, this art is almost extinct.
Main raw material Palmyra leaf which is locally called as Panamaram’ is found growing wild in and around farms and uncultivated lands. Kottan products were awarded the UNESCO Seal of Excellence in 2004 and was given the Geographical Indication (GI) tag in the year 2012.