Museum & Culture
Athangudi Handmade Tile Workshops
Traditional craft village producing world-famous floral patterned tiles hand-cast from local sand, cement, and colored oxide
Plan your visit
- Hours
- 08:30 AM - 05:30 PM
- Entry
- Free to visit (Workshop demonstrations free)
- Time needed
- 1.5 Hours
- Best time
- Mid-morning to watch master craftsmen pour liquid colors into intricate brass molds
Local tip
These tiles are cured in water for days and polished with rice husk, retaining shine for centuries.
About
Athangudi Handmade Tile Workshops is one of the most celebrated landmarks of Chettinad (Karaikudi), Tamil Nadu. Traditional craft village producing world-famous floral patterned tiles hand-cast from local sand, cement, and colored oxide.
Location
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