GI-tagged crafts of Thanjavur: tradition you can hold in your hands
GI-tagged crafts of Thanjavur: Tanjore paintings, art plates, veenas, lamps, silk and more, each made by hand by local artisans. A tradition you can hold in your hands — browse what is available today.
GI-Tagged Originals
Genuine Thanjavur crafts, certified by their place of origin.
Handmade by Artisans
Made by hand in small batches, the traditional way.
Made in Thanjavur
Direct from the land of the Big Temple and the Cholas.
Certificate of Authenticity
ISO-certified paintings come with a signed certificate.
Featured pieces
Thanjavur Art Plate (Thanjavur Kalai)
S$60.00
From S$75
Thanjavur Painting (Tanjore Painting)
S$100.00
From S$125
Thirubhuvanam Silk Saree – Grand Zari Collection
S$269.00
S$300
Nachiarkoil Brass Lamp (Kuthuvilakku)
S$300.00
S$350
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Behind the scenes with Thanjavur's artisans
New arrivals
Thirubhuvanam Silk Saree – Peacock Motif Collection
S$269.00
S$300
Thirubhuvanam Silk Saree – Heritage Silks Set 1
S$150.00
S$200
Thirubhuvanam Silk Saree – Heritage Silks Set 2
S$150.00
S$250
Thirubhuvanam Silk Saree – Traditional Contrast Collection
S$175.00
S$220
Thirubhuvanam Silk Saree – Classic Contrast Collection
S$180.00
S$240
Our story
Authentic GI-tagged handicrafts from Thanjavur
Parampariyam means tradition. We bring you handicrafts from Thanjavur and the towns around it, each protected by a Geographical Indication (GI) tag: a mark from the Government of India that a craft truly belongs to its place of origin. Every piece is made by hand by artisans using methods passed down through generations, so no two pieces are exactly alike.
GI-tagged
Each craft is protected by a Geographical Indication tag
Handmade
Made by artisans using methods passed down for generations
Certified
Every painting comes with an ISO-certified certificate
S$ or ₹
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Five crafts, one heritage
Meet the crafts
- Gold foil · gesso relief
Tanjore paintings
Tanjore (Thanjavur) paintings are the classical paintings of the old Chola capital. Artists build the figure in raised gesso, cover it with gold foil and fill it with rich, flat colours, so the deity seems to glow in lamplight. Ours come in sizes from 7 × 7 in up to 18 × 15 in, and every painting comes with an ISO-certified Certificate of Authenticity. Would you like a deity, a family portrait or a theme of your own? We also take custom paintings made to your idea.
- Silver · copper · brass
Thanjavur art plates
The Thanjavur art plate is metalwork on a round plate: figures of Ganesha, Lakshmi, the peacock, the annam or the Big Temple are hand-embossed in silver and copper and set on a brass base. They are among the most loved gifts for weddings, housewarmings and festivals. Plates come in sizes from about 5 in to 12 in, each with a stand to display it.
- Jackfruit wood
Thanjavur veena
The Saraswati veena from Thanjavur is carved by hand from seasoned jackfruit wood, and the finest are made from a single piece of the tree. Its warm, deep sound has been part of Carnatic music for centuries. A veena is a lifetime instrument, and a meaningful gift for a music student or a family that values tradition.
- Cast brass
Nachiarkoil brass lamps
Kuthuvilakku lamps from Nachiarkoil, near Kumbakonam, are cast in brass by families of craftsmen who have made temple lamps for generations. Lighting the lamp brings light and blessings into the home for daily prayer and festivals such as Diwali and Karthigai. Many sizes are sold as a single lamp or as a pair.
- Pure mulberry silk
Thirubhuvanam silk sarees
Thirubhuvanam silk sarees are woven in pure mulberry silk with rich zari borders in the temple town of Thirubhuvanam. They are known for their deep colours, contrast borders and traditional motifs such as the peacock, and they are worn for weddings and festivals and passed down as heirlooms.
Simple & personal
How ordering works
Free delivery from S$160
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Choose a craft, then the design and size you like.
Step 2Enquire
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Step 3Confirm
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Step 4Delivered
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Never miss a piece
Sold out? Pre-order it
Our pieces are made in small numbers. When a design or size has sold out, you can still pre-order it: most crafts are made for you and delivered in 14 to 21 days, while paintings take at least three weeks to paint and one to two weeks more to deliver.
Pre-orderLook for this tag on any sold-out piece
Most crafts14–21 days
Paintings4–5+ weeks