Crafts Centers of India- Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu is famous for its silk and exclusive tanjore paintings which are famous world over. The important centers are :

Kanchi:

Woodcarving.

Kancheepuram:

Kancheepuram-is an important silk weaving center. Heavy silk saris from Kancheepuram are known for their broad decorative borders and contrasting colors. Saris produced here are immensely popular not only in India, but also abroad.

Kumbakonam:

Silk Weaving .

Madurai:

Woodcarving, Bronze sculptures .

Nachiarkoil:

Nachiarkoil is known for large traditional brass lamps

Salem:

Silver jewelry .