While on a tour in Kerala, the travelers who are fond of Art
and Crafts, if looking for destinations to explore the traditional craft making
industry and try hands at learning some skills, then visiting Iringal in
Calicut (Kozhikode) would be the perfect idea.
An initiative of the Kerala State Government and the Tourism
Department, Sargaalaya is one of the most popular Arts and Crafts Villages of
Kerala. Spread on a twenty-acre land, this Iringal Crafts village attracts the
art lovers from all across the globe.
By visiting the village, the travelers would get to comprehend
the nuances of craft making and they can even interact with the Artisans to
learn a few skills, there. The crafts village on the coast of Moorad River is
worth a visit not only for experiencing the craft manufacturing process but also
to buy the eco-friendly (finely crafted) creations at affordable prices.
Here, are a few of the things that one could look forward to witnessing
at the Sargaalaya Crafts Village, viz. Sculptures (Paper Mache, Ceramic Powder,
Terracotta and Areca Nut), Paintings (Mural, Sepia, Sand Art, Glass and Oil
Painting) and Jewelry (Coconut Shell, Terracotta, Pearl, Crystal, Coir and
Bamboo Ornaments).
Kerala is famous for lagoons and Coconut Palms. One making a
visit at Iringal crafts village can even learn the Coconut craft using the
coconut stem and experience different natural fiber crafts made of Kora Grass,
Screw Pine, Banana Fiber, Palm Fiber, Coir, Straw and Vetiver, there.
Besides, the voyagers should not miss the sight of artisans at
the Handloom house, making colorful garments. One can see the process there and
buy the finest piece, by shelling a reasonable amount.
People that are in the crafts business and want wood and/or
metal crafts for their shops or outlets can even place orders for bulk purchase
from this crafts village. The accomplished artisans of this region create a
variety of fine looking wooden (from rose wood, cane etc) and metal crafts, which
would sell like hotcakes in the outlets, for sure.
While traveling in Iringal Kozhikode, the visitors can even
experience the traditional dance, music and other fine art performances by
hiring the artistes and take pleasure in the Kerala cuisine at the eateries
available at the village, there. After exploring the art forms and crafts,
people that are keen for other attractions and activities in Kozhikode can also
think about water itinerary on the backwater stretches.
BookHouseBoats.Com manages houseboat tours in that region and
the travelers can seek them to plan their itineraries on water.
Hence, plan a visit to Iringal and go back with fond memories,
of this crafts village and the nearby destinations.
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