Thanjavur Art Plate
GI TaggedThe Thanjavur art plate layers embossed silver and copper deities over a brass base, a courtly craft refined under the Maratha rulers of Thanjavur. Each plate is a devotional tableau, often depicting Lakshmi, Krishna or temple gopurams.
- Region of origin:
- Tamil Nadu
- GI registration:
- Thanjavur Art Plate
- Materials:
- brass; copper; silver
- Techniques:
- embossing; repousse
- HS code (customs):
- 7418
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About Thanjavur Art Plate
The Thanjavur art plate layers embossed silver and copper deities over a brass base, a courtly craft refined under the Maratha rulers of Thanjavur. Each plate is a devotional tableau, often depicting Lakshmi, Krishna or temple gopurams.
- Region of origin
- Tamil Nadu
- GI registration
- Thanjavur Art Plate
- Materials
- brass; copper; silver
- Techniques
- embossing; repousse
- HS code (customs)
- 7418
How it’s made
The makers
Crafted by Thanjavur metal artisans of Tamil Nadu.
Why “GI-tagged” matters
Thanjavur Art Plate is registered under India’s Geographical Indication (GI) Act as “Thanjavur Art Plate”. A GI tag legally certifies that a piece genuinely originates from its traditional region and is made by its rightful artisan community — your guarantee of authenticity.
GI-certified authenticity
Rooted in India’s registered craft traditions
Artisan-direct
Made by the makers — fair, direct earnings
Traceable provenance
Every piece carries its maker, region & origin