Ruby crimson seeds of the Coral Wooden tree (manjadikkuru) collected from the damp earth remodel into standout neckpieces. A pair of hoops resemble the fragile petals of the ixora whereas one other mimics the recent pink flowers of the Frangipani that blooms in summer season. Every bit of handmade jewelry is wrapped in cotton and packed in a cardboard field, all set to be dispatched.
Handmade necklace product of seeds of the CoralWood Tree and embellished with two clay parrots.
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“A few of my followers who see such reels marvel why I don’t wax my furry palms. Most of them assume it’s a lady who makes the ornaments,” laughs Arish John Andrews, creator of the bespoke ornaments.
“Most goldsmiths are males! I’m wondering why folks must be shocked that I make equipment,” he provides.
The Ayurveda physician-turned-designer and jewelry maker provides that a lot of his followers on Instagram are pleasantly shocked after they be taught that he’s the creator of fantastically crafted neckpieces, bangles, earrings, bookmarks and extra product of manjadikkuru, clay, bamboo and so forth.
Handmade pendant and chain made by Arish John Andrews, which has been impressed by the ritualistic artwork of Theyyam.
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His earthy designs seize the colors of Kerala in his creations with pure supplies and clay. A clay pendant of an Ottanthullal artiste, full with tiny brass bells, is a celebration of the artwork and the artiste whereas a bookmark with the portray of a Theyyam performer in reds and whites is an ode to the ritualistic artwork. Shiny inexperienced parrots bracket a daring crimson chain of manjadikkuru…
Bangles product of seeds of the CoralWood Tree (manjadikuru) by Arish John Andrews.
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He shows his imaginative creations on his Fb web page and Instagram account with lyrical accounts in regards to the purchaser and the decoration. The descriptions, many a time nostalgic, take one to the pastoral roots of Kerala.
Arish says his resolution to change into a full-time designer at Melukavumattom, his dwelling city in Kottayam district, was taken after a substantial amount of deliberation. “That was 4 years in the past and I’ve by no means regretted the choice,” he avers.
Though he was all the time keen on artwork and crafts and wished to graduate in high quality arts, his household persuaded him to finish an expert course. After securing his BAMS, he took a break and linked with artists and craftsmen who shared his curiosity.
“As an undergraduate pupil, we didn’t have time to pursue portray and drawing. That break gave me the time to learn, paint and draw.”
When he showcased his artworks, the response enthused him. Round that point, he took some leftover clay and formed it right into a pendant with the portray of a Kathakali artiste for his elder sister. That introduced him extra orders and, finally, he gathered the braveness to change into a full time craftsperson.
Clay pendant made by Arish John Andrews.
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“Like many youngsters rising up in Kerala, I’ve all the time been fascinated by manjadikkuru. It makes most of us nostalgic and there would hardly be a toddler in Kerala, who has not picked up some sooner or later in her/his childhood.”
Whereas learning in Tripunithura, he used to gather seeds of the CoralWood Tree from the campus. He started utilizing these by embedding the seeds in pendants and neckpieces. “However I discovered that except one was capable of thread the beads, there have been limitations in utilizing them. I discovered a way to pierce the seeds. It takes about 4 minutes to pierce one seed,” he explains.
Handmade merchandise made by Arish John Andrews
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His threaded neckpieces, bangles and earrings had been quickly snapped up by prospects. Began 4 years in the past, his Instagram account @atmashray.life and Fb web page (Atmashray Handicrafts) showcases his collections. The price of the items ranges from ₹50 to ₹2,000.
“I need my creations to be accessible to all and I’m pleased with what I make. As of now, I’m unable to maintain up with orders,” he says.
Arish is specific to grasp what his prospects need and incorporate that within the designs. He work takes inspiration from Kerala’s folklore and artwork types.
“The Ottanthullal pendant, for example, was made for a buyer who wished one like that. Equally, many of the bespoke ones are made after I join with the shoppers to get an thought of what they keep in mind.”
He has additionally made postcards with pictures of authors and, generally, of the shoppers, bookmarks with work and so forth.
“I’m doing what I take pleasure in essentially the most and dealing from my dwelling in a scenic place in Kerala! That’s my USP,” he indicators off.
