Panaji: Ten years after its initial rejection, the state’s handicraftsmen are hopeful of receiving the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag for their iconic coconut carving and shell items.

He has always been an admirer of the tall, magnificent coconut trees. And the nature lover in him wanted to make better use of the coconut shells that were burnt in his backyard. So, G.S. Chandu Nair ...

Having worked with coconut shells for over two decades, artist Shalily Sajad has transitioned to a new medium – three-dimensional sculptural painting. The 52-year-old from Lenggeng, Negeri Sembilan ...

Attractive handicrafts made from coconut shells turned out to be a hit at the Mymensingh Handicrafts Fair. The fair ended yesterday. The craft items included lamps, coins, dolls, butterflies, storks, ...

For Ananda Perumal, the best thing about working with coconut shells is that, he does not “disturb anyone” in the process. “Like the rain, my material comes from above,” says the artisan, adding, “I ...

KANNIYAKUMARI: A tender ocean breeze glided through the windows of the handicraft unit in Kanniyakumari as the women skilfully sculpted coconut shells into jewellery and utensils. S Jeya Cruz stands ...

Mohd Zuki Ramli uses natural materials such as coconut shells and fibres to create handicraft in the shape of animals and insects, among others. (Bernama pic) A homestay worker in Kampung Kijang here ...

Kola (herbal) Kennda man turns ‘Pol -katu’ hero (coconut shell craftsman) is the story of Mark Anthony Perera from Katunayake. After school, he started work in a galvanizing factory – B.S.K.