Athangudi Tiles Making
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The mould of a design is placed on a piece of glass.
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Synthetic/natural colour is poured into the different compartments of the mould.
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Colour is poured on the glass for customised design.
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Customised design pattern is created by hand.
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Customised design created without the mould.
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A dry mix of sand and cement is sprinkled on the design created with mould.
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A layer wet mixture of sand cement is topped.
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The set cement is levelled and evenly laid.
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The topped wet sand and cement is pressed to make it intact.
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Completed tiles are stacked for drying.
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The dried tiles are transferred to a water tank for curing.
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Final product of the flower tile of Aathangudi.
The Athangudi tiles a popular handmade decorative floor tiles, originating from a village called Athangudi in the Chettinadu region of Tamil Nadu. Athangudi tiles are completely handmade floor tiles, which add charm to the interiors of a house. These flower tiles of Athangudi stands out for its class, bringing forth the rich cultural heritage of the Chettiar community. The art of making these tiles is a traditional activity at Chettinad. The raw materials used for making athangudi tiles are the local soil, cement, baby jelly and synthetic oxides. It is unique and supreme, as it comes in a variety of colors and patterns made by a distinctive process of making tiles.
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