Antique Shopping in and Around Kumarakom

Activities in Kumarakom

Experience Kerala’s Kathakali performances at Kumarakom for an enchanting evening of vibrant costumes, expressive dance, and captivating storytelling that showcases the region’s rich cultural heritage.

Overview

Curio Shops

Swords and knives
Bronze lamps
Various household utensils
Handicrafts with ethnic designs
Traditional door latches
Gramophones, old telephones, coins

Common Household Utensils

Uruli (wide-mouthed bell-metal vessel)
Huge glazed china jars for preserving pickles
Weighing balances

Agrarian Artifacts

Farm wheels for de-watering
Urals (tools for pounding and powdering rice, wheat, etc.)
Pre-para weighing tools

Architectural Elements

Huge wooden panels
Carved pillars
Elements from traditional homes and institutions

Specialty Shops

Traditional architecture styles
Elements from temples, churches, houses, and more