What is the price of Athangudi tiles?
The Athangudi tile price range is around Rs. 60 – 65 per sq. ft.
Are Athangudi tiles good?
Athangudi tiles also possess added health benefits. They aid in preventing joint pains and protect our feet from heel fissures. They are suitable for any kind of conditions and hence can be used both indoors and outdoors.
What is special about Athangudi tiles?
Athangudi tiles are basically cement tiles like mosaic, but unlike the machine pressed and produced mosaics, they are handmade over glass surfaces. During the early days of their production, they were patronised more by the rich, being a costlier option and newer technology in those days.
What is Athangudi tiles made of?
The tiles are made from the mixture of cement and sand. Sand is filtered to remove impurities from it. Cement and sand and baby jelly is mixed with water and converted into dough. To make the colors for the tiles, artisan mixes measured quantity of color with sand, cement and water turning it into a thin paste.
How are Athangudi tiles laid?
The laying process is different from the regular tile laying process. Masons from Karaikudi should be employed as they understand the process better. For a minimum of 600 sq ft, the local masons are willing to travel anywhere in India for the laying process. The polished tile reflects light like a mirror.
Are Athangudi tiles eco friendly?
Athangudi tiles are a GI tagged craft of Tamil Nadu. The Athangudi tiles are low maintenance on one hand and the sheen improves with time. The handcrafted process coupled with the use of local clay and sand, natural ingredients (such as husks), sun drying the tiles, etc. make the tiles eco-friendly too.
Can we use Athangudi tiles for kitchen?
Athangudi produces only indoor floor tiles that can be laid in any room, except toilets. While they can be used in kitchens, better alternatives prevail. The surface glaze appears exceptional for a tile made without machines or burning in the kilns.
Are Athangudi tiles eco-friendly?
Is Chettinad and Karaikudi the same?
Chettinad comprises a network of 73 villages and 2 towns forming clusters spread over a territory of 1,550 km2 in the Districts of Sivagangai and Pudukottai in the State of Tamil Nadu. Karaikudi is the largest town in Chettinad.