The expert masons who produce India’s colorful Athangudi tiles—known worldwide for their sturdiness and shine—carefully guard the secrets of their craft. The sustainably sourced materials required to ...

Athangudi tiles are handmade and named after Athangudi, the village where they originated and located in the Chettinad area of Tamil Nadu. They are also known as ‘Chettinad tiles’ or ‘Karaikudi tiles’ ...

The exquisite Athangudi handmade tiles capture the rich cultural heritage of the Chettiar community. Avni Raut delves into the history of this local craft and the making of every tile The inherent ...

Tucked in a corner of Tamil Nadu, the Chettinad region today is much appreciated for its palatial mansions and cuisine, an outcome of the fine living and dining introduced by the wealthy Chettiar ...