Thanjavur Pith Works

Thanjavur Netti Works (Thanjavur Pith Work) is made from pith. The pith is obtained from Netti, a hydrophyte plant called as Aeschynomene Aspera. The artisans are skilled in this particular craft and this is traditionally and hereditarily transferred across genarations. The notable works from Thanjavur Netti Works include models of the Brihadeeshwara Temple, Hindu idols, garlands, door hangings and show pieces used for decoration. The Thanjavur Netti Works production is based in the Thanjavur district (majority of production is done in the towns of Thanjavur, Kumbakonam and Pudukkottai) Pudukkottai district in Tamilnadu.