Kerala; the gift of God has many things to share and give to you which you can always cherish even after returning back from there. Everything related to Kerala is beautiful and the things that you buy from there are indeed beautiful and actually souvenirs which you can keep as a remembrance of lovely memories you had there. When it comes to buying things from this place there is a wide variety of things thus following are the special things/object that you can buy while travelling back from Kerala:
•Coir Products: coir products are made up from the fibre extracted from the husk of coconuts and are immensely popular products in Kerala. Mainly doormats are produced among the coir products and very popular; the quality of the coir is soft and looks good. These products are also found in different colours. You would love to buy one.
•Coconut Shell Handicraft Items: Kerala has an abundance of coconut thus coconuts are being used in many forms. The shell of coconuts are beautifully used to make handicraft items such as bowls, cups, ladles, and even table lamps. This shell is eco-friendly and bio-degradable and you would definitely want to take one article to your home.
•Elephant figures: elephant is the state animal thus it has got a place even in the art of Kerala. Small replicas of elephant made up of wood beautifully painted are available at the handicrafts shops. These small specimen ranges from plain to decorated ones. Quite a memorable souvenir for keepsake.
•Nettipattom: it is sparkling ornament worn on the forehead of the elephant and is of ethnic looks. It is created of copper and gold. Nettipattom can be used as wall hanging and small versions can be hanged behind the front glass of the car. You can buy it for as one of the cherished thing brought from Kerala.
•Traditional Lamps (Nilavilakku): this is an exclusive product one cannot miss to buy from Kerala. These are the traditional lamps lit during every auspicious occasion and during the worships in the temples. This lit lamp supposed to bring blessings in the home and is available in all sizes. These are made up of bronze or bell metal.
•Kerala Sari (Kasavu Sari): one of a kind sari it is, woven from fine cotton and fabricated with gold and copper jari. The base colour of the sari is beige-white. In Kerala this is formal attire for the women to be worn. One can surely buy one for herself as a memorable piece of cloth to be worn on special occasion.
•Mirror (Aranumula Kannadi): these mirrors are made only in Kerala and specifically by a family who keeps the composition figures completely secretive. It is actually made up of metallic alloy and requires a whole lot of efforts to create it that is why its prices are quite high. This mirror is supposed to bring positivity and prosperity in the homes. You can a buy in from the family workshop where these are produced.
•Spices: spices of Kerala are exotic and exclusive; from the ancient times spices like cardamom, cloves, black pepper, and dried ginger are exclusively famous. One can buy these spices as a souvenir to gift them and to others.
•Temple Painting: Temples painting are quite famous in Kerala and are known as Mural paintings. In these paintings walls of ancient temples, palaces and churches. Mythology and legends are beautifully depicted and painted. These visual arts are eye-catching and one can buy these from the handicraft shops.
•Kathakali Masks: Kathakali and Theyyam are the most popular dances and performing arts of Kerala. A variety of Kathakali masks is widely made and available. Special focus is given on the colour, facial features and expressions while making these masks. These are made up of wood, fibre or metal. These masks are icon of Kerala and can be bought from any handicraft shop over here.
So, what are you planning to buy out of the above mentioned items when would visit Kerala?
•Coir Products: coir products are made up from the fibre extracted from the husk of coconuts and are immensely popular products in Kerala. Mainly doormats are produced among the coir products and very popular; the quality of the coir is soft and looks good. These products are also found in different colours. You would love to buy one.
•Coconut Shell Handicraft Items: Kerala has an abundance of coconut thus coconuts are being used in many forms. The shell of coconuts are beautifully used to make handicraft items such as bowls, cups, ladles, and even table lamps. This shell is eco-friendly and bio-degradable and you would definitely want to take one article to your home.
•Elephant figures: elephant is the state animal thus it has got a place even in the art of Kerala. Small replicas of elephant made up of wood beautifully painted are available at the handicrafts shops. These small specimen ranges from plain to decorated ones. Quite a memorable souvenir for keepsake.
•Nettipattom: it is sparkling ornament worn on the forehead of the elephant and is of ethnic looks. It is created of copper and gold. Nettipattom can be used as wall hanging and small versions can be hanged behind the front glass of the car. You can buy it for as one of the cherished thing brought from Kerala.
•Traditional Lamps (Nilavilakku): this is an exclusive product one cannot miss to buy from Kerala. These are the traditional lamps lit during every auspicious occasion and during the worships in the temples. This lit lamp supposed to bring blessings in the home and is available in all sizes. These are made up of bronze or bell metal.
•Kerala Sari (Kasavu Sari): one of a kind sari it is, woven from fine cotton and fabricated with gold and copper jari. The base colour of the sari is beige-white. In Kerala this is formal attire for the women to be worn. One can surely buy one for herself as a memorable piece of cloth to be worn on special occasion.
•Mirror (Aranumula Kannadi): these mirrors are made only in Kerala and specifically by a family who keeps the composition figures completely secretive. It is actually made up of metallic alloy and requires a whole lot of efforts to create it that is why its prices are quite high. This mirror is supposed to bring positivity and prosperity in the homes. You can a buy in from the family workshop where these are produced.
•Spices: spices of Kerala are exotic and exclusive; from the ancient times spices like cardamom, cloves, black pepper, and dried ginger are exclusively famous. One can buy these spices as a souvenir to gift them and to others.
•Temple Painting: Temples painting are quite famous in Kerala and are known as Mural paintings. In these paintings walls of ancient temples, palaces and churches. Mythology and legends are beautifully depicted and painted. These visual arts are eye-catching and one can buy these from the handicraft shops.
•Kathakali Masks: Kathakali and Theyyam are the most popular dances and performing arts of Kerala. A variety of Kathakali masks is widely made and available. Special focus is given on the colour, facial features and expressions while making these masks. These are made up of wood, fibre or metal. These masks are icon of Kerala and can be bought from any handicraft shop over here.
So, what are you planning to buy out of the above mentioned items when would visit Kerala?