Thanjavur kalai is a popular art form that has been in existence, for a long time, in the temple city of Tamil Nadu. It requires the skills of a metal worker, jeweller and a designer of not just patterns, but also tools.
In modern times, this vintage craft has been commercially reinterpreted as Thanjavur Kalai Thattu or Thanjavur Art Plate .
The Thanjavur Art Plate has been given a Geographical Indications (GI) tag, as a proof of its long heritage. Once prized as the pinnacle of artistry in Tamil Nadu, the Thanjavur Art Plate was often presented to visiting dignitaries by the State government
Published - October 16, 2020 11:21 am IST
