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Every piece handmade in Tamil Nadu · Artisan paid before we ship

Handmade in Tamil Nadu

Objects made slowly, by hands you can name.

Brass lamps from Nachiarkoil, terracotta from Manamadurai and palm baskets from Ramanathapuram, for homes that like a story.

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New from the workshops

Small batches. When they are gone, they are gone.

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The artisans

We pay the potter before the pot leaves the wheel.

We work directly with 54 artisan families across Tamil Nadu. They set their price; we add our margin openly, and their name goes on the tag.

54
artisan families
11
craft villages in Tamil Nadu
100%
of the artisan’s price paid upfront
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01

Choose

Each listing names its artisan.

02

We pack

In cloth, cotton and paper.

03

Arrives

Insured shipping in 4–6 days.

Gifting for weddings and housewarmings.

Curated return-gift hampers from ₹450 a guest, packed in cloth and palm leaf.

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Reviews

What customers say

Sample reviews, written for this demo. Real customer reviews replace them on your store.

The annam lamp is even heavier and more beautiful in person. I love that I know who made it.
Priya N. · Bengaluru
We ordered 120 return gifts for a housewarming. Each hamper was wrapped in cloth and arrived intact.
Sangeetha R. · Chennai
The kora basket is the most used thing in my flat. It has held up to two years of daily use.
Aditi M. · Mumbai

Questions

Before you order

Answers to what customers ask us most. More on the questions page.

Is every piece handmade?

Yes. Nothing is factory made. Small differences in colour, size and finish are part of each piece.

How do you pack fragile items?

Terracotta and brass are wrapped in cotton waste and cloth, boxed twice and insured. If anything arrives broken, we replace it free.

How do I clean brass?

Rub with tamarind pulp or lemon and salt, rinse, and dry with a soft cloth. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners.

Do you do return-gift hampers?

Yes, from ₹450 a guest, for 30 guests or more. Allow 2 weeks; we send three hamper ideas to choose from.

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27 August 2026 · 2 min read

Caring for terracotta

Unglazed clay breathes. A few habits keep it from staining or cracking.

Planning return gifts?

Tell us the occasion and count. We will send three hamper ideas.