The traditional masks are dyed with natural ingredients and have a more patent appearance with minimal glossing. Antique thovil (devil-dance), parade and superstition-relieving masks are of great value for the tourist seeking a memorabilia of the local culture.
Carved throughout the generations of professional carvers from the region. Tourists should be aware of the variety of masks available for sale, as the current productions are more garish and vibrant in colour, and specially made for alluring the novice buyer. |
