Chettinad Kottan

Chettinad Kottan is a handwoven basket made from the strips of palm leaf in a distinctive pattern in and around the Chettinad region of Tamilnadu. Originally, this craft was a hobby for the women of the Chettiar community. These colourful baskets had both ritualistic and ceremonial significance .Kottans are made from the locally available palmyra palm. The rim of the basket is either round or oval, depending on the shape of the base. The base of the basket is always a square or a rectangle, and is woven using the feet to hold the wrap in place. Natural dye techniques are used to dye the baskets into a variety of subtle shades and tints.