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Tradition Beckons: Village Moulds 'Onathappans' Against All Odds
The New Indian Express Kollam
|August 13, 2025
When pottery-making has been dwindling due to shortage of clay, a handful of families in Karumalloor race against time & challenges to craft artefacts for Onam
As the spirit of Onam begins to sweep Kerala, a quiet hamlet on the outskirts of Kochi is busy sustaining a fading tradition. In Karumalloor, a historic hub for pottery, a handful of families are racing against time and challenges to craft 'Onathappan' and other clay artefacts, essential to the ten-day festival. Their efforts, a mix of ancestral skill and modern ingenuity, are ensuring that this cherished aspect of Onam festivities continues to thrive.
This story is from the August 13, 2025 edition of The New Indian Express Kollam.
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