Kerala, God’s own country, famous for its backwaters and cultivation of coffee, tea, spices and coconut, is also known for its beautiful handicrafts that depict its rich culture. The skilled artisans create unique crafts from simple articles like ivory, bamboo, palm leaves, seashells, wood, coconut shells, clay, cloth, metals, stone and more. The Brass and metal art is used to create mythological events like dances (Tandava dance) and other items like lamps and household articles. The Eco-friendly Coir and cane products are used for mats and floor furnishings. Coconut shells are used to craft vases, toys, teapots, bowls and more. Khatakali masks are Papier Mache masks made from paper and glue used while performing the famous Kathakali dance. Kerala is also famous for other crafts like Banana Fibre handicrafts, Screw pine products, wooden crafts, Lacquer wire, Ivory crafts amongst others.