The magic
of Athangudi Tiles.....
There are thousands
of villages in Indian soil.
There are numerous
ones worth remembering because of their geographical position & a good
number because of their significant role and participation in Nation Building.
If cities are shining
with talent abound, it is quite natural because of the facilities available in
them. But ,if a village has to excel & stand in the forefront with buzzing
economic activity, it is like a light shining in pitch darkness.
One such village is
Athangudi, in Shivagagai District of Tamilnadu, India
Athangudi tiles, named after the place of
manufacture in Chettinad, Tamil Nadu, come in myriad colors & patterns and
are made by a unique process using local soil.
These tiles are a
testimony to the rich cultural heritage of the Chettiar community, who effectively
adapted many influences to their own brand of local craftsmanship.
The designs and
colors used in Athangudi Tiles are still those of a bygone era.
However, off late new
designs and patters are being incorporated.
The artisans say the
charisma of these tiles is due to the sand, which is of just the right
composition.
The Athangudi tiles
are hand-made. Even before invasion of mechanized making of floor tiles like
ceramic, vitrified, marble and granites,these flowering tiles of Athangudi were
a match of its own class and they competed with imported ones of Japan and
Italy.
However, having
little shelf life and relatively slow manufacturing process, these tiles are
not much in demand.
The situation has led
to the decline in the market. Athangudi tiles need revival. It needs support
and encouragement.
Hope this rich
cultural heritage is not lost in times to come.
For more details
SELVA INDUSTRIES,
ATHANGUDI
- 630101
Sivagangai District,
TAMILNADU, INDIA
Ph 04565- 281461
Cell: 09442403696, 09842470603
Email:
athangudi_tiles@yahoo.com
WEBSITE:
www.athanguditiles.com
I am one of the customer of selva industries athangudi tiles,i am disappointed in his work.As he given half tiles only and refuse to give balance and our house is in incomplete process.
ReplyDeleteDo not buy tiles here also don't invest.
ReplyDeleteOne of the worst tiles manufacturer and worst tiles laying masons.
The quality of work is very bad and very bad service.
We have done the tiles with their product but worst service and tiles laying.