God created the beautiful Kerala as well as the talented craftsmen basically from Viswakarma (literally means Lord Brahma, the creator of all) community. Though making handicrafts is the parentage of Viswakarama community, people from other communities also play their role in this unique field.
Kerala's traditional handicrafts varieties are a class of its own. The artisans of Kerala carves in wood, design in jewellery and makes idols in metal. The gifted artisans makes beautiful idols of Lord Krishna with his beloved Radha in a loving mood, Ganesh, Goddess Saraswathi, Lakshmi etc. in sandal wood ,elephants in rose wood and other art works in varieties of other woods.
The life size models of Kathakali and the models depicting boat race of Kerala are Kerala's own master pieces. The idols of Lord Nataraja in dancing pose and the various lamps (vilakku) which are very essential for every ceremonies of malayalees.
A variety of products ranging from buttons to flower vase out of coconut shell. Kora mats are very popular and is used for prayer and sleep. Articles made out of buffalo horn and kathakali masks, straw pictures etcare some of the popular items of Kerala. Handicrafts based on various kinds of wood, coconut, palm etc. are major attractions.
The State agencies for the development of handicrafts industry include Handicrafts Co-operative Apex Society (SURABHI), Artisans Development Corporation, Bamboo Corporation and Handicrafts Development Corporation.
Handicrafts Heritage Kerala, handicrafts celebration week, is being conducted every year from December 7 to 15.
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