Theyyam Head A – Hand-painted Kerala Ritual Art 15" Kerala art earrings its compact size and distinctive

its compact size and distinctive art style make it a thoughtful small gift for festive occasions or as an add-on to a larger gift hamper

What materials is it made from

fading craft — buying handcrafted pieces like this helps keep it alive

Its connection to a specific pilgrimage site and monastic lineage makes it a meaningful gift for anyone with ties to Sringeri or an interest in South Indian devotional history

all of the saddle blanket and beading detail is hand-painted by our studio artisans over the black base coat

Theyyam Head A – Hand-painted Kerala Ritual Art 15" Kerala art earrings its compact size and distinctiveA sunburst medallion in gold sits at the centre of this brow, surrounded by fine dotted linework and soft floral motifs worked into the cheeks a gentler, more ornamental take within the Theyyam tradition, where the imagery usually leans toward the fierce and the commanding. The deep orange red base tone grounds the piece, letting the gold and floral detailing read as the focal point. Theyyam is one of Kerala's oldest living ritual art forms, performed