Nettipattam
Elephant Caparison Home Decor
Nettipattam (Traditional Elephants Caparison in Malayalam നെറ്റിപ്പട്ടം) is a Kerala traditional handicraft, Which is used to decorate elephant in the time of festivals like pooram's. The gold colour of the Nettipattam makes its an eye-catching item during the Pooram festival. Different types of Nettipattam are available in our e-commerce
Nettipattam is a glittering ornament and it adorns the forehead of an elephant. Earlier, Nettipattam was only used during festivals. In Kerala, elephants are decorated during the temple festivals. They wear a distinctive the golden head covering called a nettipattam, which is often translated into English as an elephant caparison. Legend has tells that the Nettipattam was designed by Lord Brahma. Iravath, the white elephant of Lord Indra Baghavan, was the first lucky elephant to wear Nettipattam
It represents the entire pantheon of gods in Hinduism. Each bubble depicts Pancha-bhoothas Thrimoorthies, Navagrahas, Ashta-vasus, Saptarishis, Moola Ganapathi etc. So people believe that Nettipattam brings prosperity, peace and blessings.
Earlier, Nettipattam was only used during festivals only. Today, it is a trend to use it as wall hangings in different sizes. The Traditional Nettipattam is made in copper and pure gold is plating in it. Now plastic & fibre Nettipattam's are available in market. Here we are offering you the Fiber Nettipattam from traditional crafts man in God's own country. It is ideal to be used in offices, homes and is also ideal to be presented as a gift to dear ones.
The materials required are jute material, Jagathnath cloth (thick cotton cloth locally called), leather forms and the red cotton cloth material cut to the forehead length and width.
Nettipattam or Elephant caparisons is an essential item to decorate modern and traditional South Indian interior design. Customs and traditions of our country add glory to culture of our great nation . Temples , Rituals, Festivals, ultsavams , are the part the life of all Indians. Indians in every corner of the world have nostalgic memories of their country. So these handicrafts items like Nettipattam gives our guest rooms to create such an atmosphere in our visiting room or living rooms . Even the present generation who are unfamiliar with our tradition can get in touch with the culture of our country. Nettipattam is made with copper and pure gold is plating in it. Electro plated fibre Nettipattam is using for wall hanging. It is a trend to use it as a wall hangings in different sizes. Here we are offering you the Fiber Nettipattam with all its traditional scientific aspects.
Nettipattam – Elephant caparison is not just a decoration. It is a great temple housing thirty three crore deities. Each of the golden orbs(beads) are the symbols and it represent different concept of God.
Moolaganapati, Trimurtis, Saraswati, Lakshmi, Parvati, Sapta Rishis, Vishwamitra, Vishwakarma, Navagrahas and Ashtavasus. Moonbeams (Chandrakala) represents Sivasankalpa.
According to the Vedas, 33 types of deities are worshiped by those who believe in Sanatana Dharma. Those deities are 12 Adityas, 11 Rudras, Ashtavasus, Indra and Prajapati. Adityas are 12 solar months and 12 levels of social life. The Ashtavasus are the 8 root deities who represent the different levels of nature.
As per your preference, the vibrant brows are completely handcrafted in different sizes. You can select it as per your spice and size suitable for home or institutions.
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