Coconut Shell Craft Ideas

Coconut shell craft has got a wealthy tradition in handicraft making. Generations after generation this craft making techniques are carried forward. Kerala's artisans are very talented and are rich in ideas. Their products represent kerala's beauty and heritage, Elephant, Coconut monkey etc are best examples of this. They all reflects the rich cultural heritage Kerala holds.

coconut shell is considered as the main medium to carve beautiful handicrafts. coconut shell has got immense strength and sustainability compared to other types of. Coconut shell is a very flexible medium for handicraft work. The items made out of coconut shell are very durable and long lasting and are beautiful when polished.

Master craftsmen, who have years of expertise, carve these wooden crafts carefully and patiently. Experience plays a very important role here. They all start as helpers to a master craftsman and slowly took their passion as a profession. It took years for these craft people to master the art of woodcraft. Generations after generation these craft making techniques are passed without losing its quality. It is interesting to observer that machines are used seldom and hands do most of the works. The shape of the final product is entirely dependent on craftsman's prior planning and expertise and the amount of time he is investing into these.

Apart from coconut shell, other types of mediums are also used in carving. A wide variety of items are created from Coconut shell (like coconut monkey, pen stand etc). These products are admired all over the world for their beauty and craftsmanship.

Coconut shell is a renowned exporter of a wide variety of handicrafts and small items/showpieces worldwide. Coconut shell have art in their blood. They emphasize on the use of vibrant colours. Their crafts are very lively and are known for intricate designs and vibrant details. This art of Kerala is simply extraordinary and serves as a source of income to these artisans, Government many other industries associated directly or indirectly with it.

This art is quite popular and there is a whole festival dedicated just to these handicrafts. Keralites are expert in carvings on metal and wood like coconut shell and sandalwood, metal jewellery, granite statues, coconut shell and coir products, snake boat model and other collectibles. Their mural works and masks are also extraordinary. Apart from that, these artisans also design the musical instruments used in traditional dance forms. These instruments are completely handmade and most of them are carved out of a single piece of wood. Some of the most attractive crafts of Kerala