Athangudi tiles have been made in the Tamil Nadu region of southern India for more than 200 years, Alex Selva, owner of the Selva Factory, which has produced the tiles for four generations, tells ...

Legacy of Athangudi tiles They are a rare blend of the east and the west and have interesting modes of production that speak for their durability, says architect Sathya Prakash Varanashi Updated ...

Discover the eco-friendly heritage of Athangudi Tiles from the Chettinad region. ... The glass surface acts as a mold and gives a smooth and glossy finish to the tile.

Local craftspeople of Athangudi village near the town of Karaikudi were encouraged to set tile factories. Now, almost 150 years later, Athangudi still excels in making those beautiful tiles.

Athangudi handmade tiles look chic even in modern houses, and a range of designs produced locally are available in Bengaluru now. By Ranjani Govind. June 30, 2025 e-Paper. LOGIN Account.

Each tile, steeped in a 500-year-old tradition, reflects the vibrant artistic legacy of the Chettinad region. Once gracing the resplendent halls of Tamil Nadu’s ancestral palaces, these tiles ...