Palm Mats, Shell Crafts

The scenic Andaman and Nicobar Island is the best place for those who love to have a good collection of innovative and interesting handicrafts at their home. Palm mats and shell crafts are the two of the famous crafts from the islands. Available with the numerous palm trees, this fascinating island is known its useful and amazing palm mats. The type of handicraft is very popular in Andaman and Nicobar islands. The palm mats are the artistic material that lie flat on the ground and can be used for various purposes. It can be used as a doormat in the entrance of the houses or within the premises of the house in order to avoid sitting directly on the floor. Andaman and Nicobar Island, rich with palm trees is a major source of palm fiber used in making the palm mats. Palm mat is definitely a great piece of art from the islands of Andaman and nicobar that can be used for varied purposes at home.

Shell craft is another well known crafts from the same islands. Available with lot of beaches and islands, this place is a great source of shells available on the shores. The wide varieties of these shells are used to make beautiful crafts in Andaman and nicobar. The shells found on the shores are used to make decorative artifacts like bangles, table lamps, show pieces, ashtrays or decorative boxes and jewelries like rings and bangles. Apart from that, amongst the wide variety of shells available in Andaman and Nicobar, Conch Shell and Tortoise shells are the most important and valued shells. With increasing usage and the demand, Andaman and nicobar shell craft is nurturing into the famous business industry bringing in good source of employment and income to the locals.