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 ...

KOCHI: You have seen kitchenware from coconut shells. Maybe even jewellery. But have you seen faces etched onto coconut shells? Or theme-based gifts replete with mini-worlds created out of coconut ...

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 ...

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, ...

To most people, coconut shells are nothing more than kitchen waste, tossed aside once their contents are used. But in the hands of Zanariah Musa, they become something special. With creativity and ...

Coconut shells are a great material for handicrafts, and objects made from coconut shells are a more sustainable alternative to those made out of ceramic. The handicraft sector has always created ...

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.