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The Palakkad Maddalam
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Pattamadai Pai is an Exclusive GI of Tamil Nadu: Pattamadai Pai� or Pattamadai Mats are indigenous eco-friendly mats
· Product Type: Handcrafted Colourful Wooden Toy
They preserve the artisanal skills and artistic expressions that have been passed down through generations
Andhra Pradesh Leather Puppetry Peacock Printed Decorative Showpiece Lamp Bastar Iron Craft The Palakkad MaddalamAndhra Pradesh leather puppetry, or "Tholu Bommalata," is a traditional shadow puppetry art form over 2000 years old. Made from goat hide, puppets are intricately designed and painted, then used to project shadows on a lit screen. Performances typically depict scenes from the Ramayana and Mahabharata, narrated with music and dialogue in Telugu. Despite facing challenges from modern entertainment and declining artisan numbers, efforts are underway to
