Alleppey Coir Semi Circle Brown Swamimalai Bronze Icons and Pupul Jayakar contributed to

and Pupul Jayakar contributed to changing existing paradigms through their writings

and storytelling aspect make them a unique and captivating art form

This craft started with the rise in the popularity of the local serpent deity Manasa

and raw materials are mixed with goat milk

Please enlarge the pictures and look carefully at the forehead of Elephant and we are sure that you will appreciate the workmanship

Alleppey Coir Semi Circle Brown Swamimalai Bronze Icons and Pupul Jayakar contributed toAlleppy Coir refers to the Coir products made in Ambalappuzha and Cherthala Taluks of Alappuzha district, in the state of Kerala, India. Coir production of this region dates back to as early as 1859. The coir manufacturing industry producing coir mats, matting and other floor coverings, was started in India on a factory basis, over a hundred years ago when the first factory was set up in Alleppey in 1859 by the Late Mr. James Darragh, an adventurous