Attangudi or Athangudi is a village in Sivaganga District, in Tamil Nadu, India. The village has a population of about 2,000 inhabitants and is mainly known for chettinad furniture, tiles, and various foods.
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The place is known for its floor tiles called as "Athangudi tiles". The tiles are handmade and have traditional patterns and design. The tiles are durable and eco-friendly.[1]
Attangudi lies within the Chettinad traditional area. The people of the area learned the art of tile-making and made a trademark of their own in Athangudi.[2] A majority of families in the village are involved in tile production.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Legacy of Athangudi tiles". The Hindu. India. 16 June 2012.
- ^ "Aura of Athangudi tiles". The Hindu. Bangalore, India. 2 February 2008. Archived from the original on 7 February 2008.
- ^ "Tailor-made tiles". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 14 March 2014.
Athangudi (ஆத்தங்குடி) Palace Video