The Blue Yonder

Bharatapuzha, or River Nila in Kerala, is home to riverbank communities engaged in traditional occupations such as pottery, handlooms, puppetry & folk art.

Like all river valley civilizations, River Nila is a fertile ground for arts, craft, literature and tradition to flourish on her banks. Exploring the river civilization is often a journey of self-discovery.

The headgear and ornaments worn by Kathakali artistes are handmade by 68-year-old Ramankutty Kothavil.

Tracing the history of the Bharatapuzha river that is home to Aandipandaram, the community of traditional glove puppeteers.