Art and Crafts of Chettinad

About Art and Crafts of Chettinad:

Witnessing the art and crafts of Chettinad is sure to make your tour to Chettinad a memorable one. An eminent city in Tamil Nadu, Chettinad is popularly called the Land of Chettiars – the wealthiest merchant families in Tamil Nadu. Chettinad is adorned with lavish wood furnishings and ceramic collections from across the world, manifesting the magnificent architectural style of ancient times. There are several palaces and mansions in Chettinad that are worth a visit on your tour to Tamil Nadu. Visit the Kamban Mani Mandapam and the Kaviarsar Kannadhasan Mani Mandapam. Go for excursions to Devakottai to see the Sri Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple and Periya Minor’s Veedu. Watching the art and crafts of Chettinad in Tamil Nadu, while you explore the various tourist destinations in and around Chettinad, is bound to mesmerize you. The art and crafts of Chettinad, available in plenty in the large number of antique shops in the place and the variety of antiques available there reflect excellent works of art and crafts of Chettinad. Pick up unique antiques like a record player or old chinaware for yourself or your loved ones as a souvenir. Chettinad is renowned for its cotton textiles. The beautiful designs on the cotton fabrics are excellent instances of Chettinad art and crafts. The metal ware and woodwork of Chettinad are remarkable for their design. See the exquisite Spanish tiled roof, Italian floor tiles and carved teak pillars at Periya Minor’s Veedu.

General Information about Chettinad:

Location: Chettinad

State: Tamil Nadu

Capital: Chennai

Language: Tamil, Hindi, English

Temperature: Max 40˚C, Min 27˚C (summer), Max 29˚C, Min 20˚C (winter)

Best Season: November to March

How to Reach Chettinad:

By Air:

The nearest airport is Madurai, which is 90 kms from Chettinad. One can take direct flights from Madurai to Chennai.

By Rail:

Karaikudi is the main railway station, which connects Chettinad with Chennai and other major cities in Tamilnadu.

By Road:

Karaikudi is well connected by the national highways 45 and 210 with Madurai, Trichy, Tanjore and Chennai.