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
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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
embossingrepousse
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.
Buying Thanjavur Art Plate — questions, answered
- Are VedikCraft's Thanjavur Art Plate pieces hand-painted or prints?
- Every Thanjavur Art Plate piece is genuinely handmade by a named artisan — one of a kind, never a print or machine copy.
- Is this Thanjavur Art Plate authentic and GI-certified?
- Yes. Thanjavur Art Plate is a GI-protected craft (registered as “Thanjavur Art Plate”). Every order ships with a signed Certificate of Authenticity and a QR code to verify its maker, region and GI status.
- What does an authentic Thanjavur Art Plate piece cost?
- Handmade Thanjavur Art Plate typically ranges from ₹1,200 to ₹30,000, depending on size, detail and the artisan.
- How do I care for a Thanjavur Art Plate piece?
- Keep Thanjavur Art Plate out of prolonged direct sunlight and damp, and dust it gently. Because each piece is handmade from natural materials, slight variations are part of its character.
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