Ezhumangad is one of the popular potters' villages in Kerala, situated on the banks of River Nila. The origin of this potter’s community takes us back to Andhra Pradesh. At one period their trade took them to Madurai in Tamil Nadu and from Madurai they moved to Kerala, many centuries before. With the passage of time they became fluent in Malayalam. Now their language is a conflux of Telugu and Tamil ( Kumabaran ) Rivers and wetland areas have always been a settlement hotbed area for potters, demographically, as it fulfills the attainment of the essential raw materials required for this activity - mud and clay. Ezhumangad in Palakkad district, a border area to Thrissur district is one such locale and is close to the River Nila. River Nila, otherwise known as Bharathapuzha has a special meaning for the people of Kerala in terms of cultural and spiritual enrichment. It is believed that the indigenous culture of Malayalam (the language of Kerala) has been created and sustained by the g...
Its said that nothing is as greater and pure in this world than shaping a life. An art of highest virtue and probably closest in comparison with the creator, its a potter who’s blessed with this unparalleled gift to elevate rugged dirt and mould it into an matter of substance. Pottery is an art dating back to the era when gods walked the earth. At ClayKarma our endeavor is to salute such niche and gifted craftsmen by showcasing them to the world.