Athangudi Tile-Making Craft Cluster
The Athangudi Tile-Making Craft Cluster is a traditional handmade tile production centre in Athangudi village, Sivaganga District, Tamil Nadu, in the Chettinad region. Renowned for vibrant, patterned cement tiles known as Athangudi or Chettinad tiles, the cluster comprises small family-run workshops. Established in the early 20th century, the craft uses cement, sand, pigments and glass on glass-topped tables, sustaining local artisan livelihoods and Chettinad architectural heritage.