Nettur Petti

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Context: Nettur Petti or aada petti is a handcrafted, ornamental box created by traditional craftsmen in Kerala making a comeback.

About Nettur Petti:

The Nettur Petti is an artefact of historical significance.
It was jewel box used by women in the royal and aristocratic families as well as in temples to store the ornaments of the idol.
This petti (box) is named after Nettur, the village in Kerala where the craft is believed to have originated. It exists both in Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
It is usually made from teak, rosewood, jack and wild jack.
The Nettur petti is often made with brass embellishments and its lid is shaped like the roof of a traditional house in Kerala.
With the advent of metal cupboards, safes and lockers, the Nettur petti fell into disuse and many families discarded it as junk.