About Kosapet Kulalar in 21, Sachithanandam Street, Kosapet, Chennai

Kosapet is the only area in Chennai where the terracotta idols are made. This area is named after the Kulalar community people who moved from area of present high court on request of the government during 1961. Kosapet is 5 km from Chennai Central railway station and the area has a four way connection which runs through the city.
Kulalar community people are involved in making the terracotta idols in Kosapet.Generally Kulalar caste all over India are involved in making bricks, idols and pottery. The word "Kulalar" literally means "potter" in Indian languages.
The craft is being practiced in Chennai for more than 50 years. Initially the artisans were making idols from only clay but now they are using variety of materials to make Idols.

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