Nettur Petti

  • Also known as aada petti, it is a handcrafted, ornamental box created by traditional craftsmen in Kerala.
  • The petti derives its name from Nettur, a place that now exists both in Ernakulam and Kannur districts in Kerala and also in Tirunelveli district in Tamil Nadu.
  • It is usually made from teak, rosewood, jack and wild jack.
  • It was once used as a jewellery safe box by the royals and the ....
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