Explore the crafts of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry. These arts have flourished through mundane essentials like baskets & boxes, pottery, kitchen utilities, jewellery and the rich textiles, and have become an indelible part of our heritage.

What can you expect?

Participants on this craft tour will be given live demos of the craft by the artisans. The workshops will teach techniques that will enable participants to make their own craft souvenir! The tour will also offer a chance to interact with local artisans, get to know their lives, the ethos, designs, tools, techniques and materials that define the craft.

And while you are here, take in some of the sights that make your journey more worthwhile – explore the by-lanes of Pondicherry on a guided heritage walk, get insights into the ‘Aurovillian' lifestyle from a resident, learn about the stories on the stone carvings at Mahabalipuram and get awestruck by the intricately carved temples at Tanjore & Madurai.