Kunhimangalam
is one of the biggest gunmetal works centers in Kerela. Sculptures from this place in gun metal, Odu and “Panchaloham” are very famous. The craftsmen of this village are famous in the world market for their handicrafts made of brass metal. The ‘Panchaloha’ idols, traditional lamps and other handiworks are exported to various destinations all over India and the world.
“Lakshmi Vilakku”, famous traditional beautiful piece of art, with goddess Lakshmi is portrayed as sitting in the full bloomed lotus and being bordered by two female elephants.
It is believed that these lamps bring harmony and prosperity to the houses.
Many renowned artisans were working in this field.
These craftsmen are known as “Moosaris” in olden days.
This art is switched from generation to generation who considered this job as consecrated rather than as a mere profession or business
Since the plastic and ceramic models pierced in the market, the demand for these crafts reduced which steered these communities to unwaged state.
Even a society was formed to uplift this community but the same has already been closed down now
is one of the biggest gunmetal works centers in Kerela. Sculptures from this place in gun metal, Odu and “Panchaloham” are very famous. The craftsmen of this village are famous in the world market for their handicrafts made of brass metal. The ‘Panchaloha’ idols, traditional lamps and other handiworks are exported to various destinations all over India and the world.
“Lakshmi Vilakku”, famous traditional beautiful piece of art, with goddess Lakshmi is portrayed as sitting in the full bloomed lotus and being bordered by two female elephants.
It is believed that these lamps bring harmony and prosperity to the houses.
Many renowned artisans were working in this field.
These craftsmen are known as “Moosaris” in olden days.
This art is switched from generation to generation who considered this job as consecrated rather than as a mere profession or business
Since the plastic and ceramic models pierced in the market, the demand for these crafts reduced which steered these communities to unwaged state.
Even a society was formed to uplift this community but the same has already been closed down now
