Wooden Tales from Thammampatti | Wood Carving | Big Short Films

Thammampatti is a small village near the foot of Kolli hills. The region was ruled by several empires, including the three great empires - Chera, Chola and Pandyan, which shape the region's cuisine, culture, and architecture.
Famous for fine wood carvings, the community of people here excelled in this form of art. They made huge Thaers (chariots) for temple processions in the first place. Over the time when the demand for it came down; they started making panels in wood.
They then started making exclusive wooden statues of animals, gods and divine episodes. Today it’s a group of 100 families who dedicatedly work on this for generations.
Every statue takes step by step procedures in the hands of 6-7 people for completion. The quality is so good that this craft is GI tagged, and has won around 40 national awards and recognitions.
Here is Chandran and his son, who are one of the families striving to make a difference in this art and craft. They are one of the prominent names who are taking this art to the next level. More power to them.
In a time when native arts are dying, it was inspiring to see them working their heart out to make the art of wood carvings thrive. It was a pleasure to have captured their story.
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[@panneerselvama5862]

வணக்கம் இறைவனின் அருள் பரிபூரணமாக இருந்தால் தான் கலைகள் நமக்கு தொழிலாக அமையும் அந்த வகையில் நீங்கள் கொடுத்து வைத்தவர் இறைவனுக்கு வடிவம் கெடுக்கும் உங்கள் எல்லோறுக்கும் என் பனிவான நன்றி

[@naveensharma4474]

Excellent work....Good to see that you all are preserving this great art... Love and respect from Himachal Pradrsh.... Wanakkam to all...

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வாழ்க உங்கள் குலம், வலரட்டும் உங்கள் தொழில்

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இந்த சிற்பிகளின் முகத்தில் எத்துனை பெருமிதம் இறைவனை நமக்கு அளிக்கும் தேவதச்சர்கள் ஆயிற்றே இவர்கள் வாழ்வு சிறக்க நாமும் இவர்கள் கலைப்படைப்பை போற்றுவோம் தயங்காமல் வாங்குவோம். 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

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Nandri Aiya 🙏 Vaalga palllandu ungal Sirpa Kalai, Ungal Sirpa kudumbam.

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Great Artists of BHARAT,Love & Respect 🙏🙏 From Punjab

[@Shamansdurx]

Extremely beautiful, proud to be born in India!

[@cmgr8688]

I strongly believe there is 'reason' a 'purpose' to be born in India!

[@amulsudhu7179]

Really wow bro.. The way you support culture and tradition.. These days even the youngsters amaze of our 1000 year old tradition, we are Unable to follow it. But you guys showed us a glimpse of the artworks which are in existence. I'm going to plan a trip to thammampatti and buy a sculpture. I think that would be a respect I should pay. Moreover, kudos for the Jamakkalam video✨I'm a Bhavani person too❤

[@Manisha33m]

If they teach these art and craft in school or college it would be very good.

[@DineshUdapi]

Nowadays automated machines with help of softwares are doing such works, in very short period. The products created by machines may be symmetrically attractive. But when it comes to idols, we can see 'life' only in hand made sculptures, created with dedication, passion and pride. Nice documentary with best cinematography, editing a and background score.

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Super ,tamilnadu traditional business, edha kalaiya development pannanu kappathanu

[@renukas8118]

My namaskarams to all the artisans who have preserved our traditions ...excellent work ....respect their hard work and dedication... 🙏🙏

[@rachgeeth2615]

Wow I am proud that i was brought up there❤️ Deserve more recognition team 💯🎊

[@swaitydas5096]

I want to come here... which place is this?

[@rachgeeth2615]

@@swaitydas5096 Woden shops in thammampatti,salem district,Tamil nadu. You will find more than one shop there. Happy visit !😊

[@narinderdutta1229]

Excellent wood work...should start as subject in government school

[@thilakkumar008]

AMAZING CRAFT JOB AND NICE VIDEO MAKING OF THIS HERITAGE ART..THANKS TO THE EDITOR

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Excellent content selection by the team. Loved the cinematography and edit. Of Course the BGM's too.

[@BIGshortFILMS]

Thanks a ton

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உலகத்தின் முதன்மையான தொழில் கலைத் தொழில்தான் மனதுக்கு பேரானந்தத்தை கொடுப்பது சிற்பங்கள் தான் எவ்வளவு மன கசப்போடு வந்தாலும் மர சிற்பங்கள் கல்லாலான உலோகத்தாலான சிற்பங்கள் நாம் அனைவரும் பார்க்கும் பொழுது ஒரு பேரானந்தத்தை கொடுக்கும் என்பதில் ஐயமில்லை

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ஓம் நமச்சிவாயா. எமக்கு வயது எழுபது.தெய்வத்தின் அருள் இவர்களுக்கு உண்டு.புனிதமான தொழில். ஆன்மீக நம்பிக்கை உள்ளவர்கள் மட்டுமே இந்த மாதிரி சிற்பங்களை செய்ய முடியும்.நாத்திகவாதிகள் யாராலும் இது போன்ற சிற்பங்களை உருவாக்க இயலாது.இவர்களது கைகளை இறைவன் முழு மனதுடன் இயக்குவதாலேயே அற்புதமான இறைவன் வடிவங்களை அமைக்க முடிகிறது.இவர்களது முகவரி மற்றும் தொலைபேசி(செல் போன் நம்பர்)எண் தெரிவித்து இருந்தால் பலர் தொடர்பு கொள்ள இயலும்.இந்த தொகுப்பை பதிவு செய்து வெளியிட்டதற்கு நன்றி.

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[@viviraaj_]

Thank you 😊

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[@saranayakumar]

Wow. Hope they teach this to next generation

[@dharshandc971]

Mind blowing art of wood sculpture making. Excellent video

[@sugarcult9133]

Didn’t understood a single word said but loved to watch the craftsmanship and the tradition. Bring more like this.

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@@debodatta7398 while you learn manners.

[@Sam-ch4jh]

When I was young, I have sculpt a small Vinayagar using White erukku root (very soft). I knew how difficult it is. If you do a mistake, you cannot correct. This is very difficult work and requires enourmos paatience, 3D visualisation and skill.

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[@govindayan]

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Vanakkam asari kulame

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காட்சி அமைப்பு அருமை

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[@krishnaswamy3668]

You are all God blessed people. Congratulations.

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Really happy to see what art it reflects our india art &culture.. Tqs to director spl appreciation to team mainly music director 😍☺️.. Memosorizing. Music... 😍😘

[@inigo9939]

Vara level 💯 👌 🔥 please continue your work 🙏

[@searchgood9081]

Incredible work , huge respect for this talented people. This art is eternal and divine

[@Thecomper]

Wonderful craftsmanship in both idol and video making. Ancient wood carving is just amazing. And also I'm really impressed by the lighting used by the camera person and how subtle color grading was.

[@leelavantishah5209]

Wow I'm proud of you are all great human being doing very very butiful beautiful job and in tha tamilnadu India. Ye hai hamara bharat. Mera Bharat mahan 👏👍👌👏👏👏👍👌💞💞💞💞jay sree ram 🙏🌹

[@kishanchandsagar614]

Excellent Work Sir Ji Aapko Parnaam Ji

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Beautiful works. Greetings from Argentina

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Thank you :) Sundeep

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ಬಹಳ‌‌ ಸೊಗಸಾಗಿದೆ. ಧನ್ಯವಾದ.

[@luckybhai7404]

Thank you good job god bless your team

[@harishrs6727]

Very nice sir. Great job... If you can share the contact numbers of them. I will be grateful to you sir.

[@senthilpandi.l3805]

நாங்கள் சிலை ஆர்டர் கொடுக்கலாம் என்று இருக்கிறோம். இவரகளை தொடர்புகொள்ள எண் கொடுக்கவும் அய்யா

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[@iSuhag]

I have idol of man Laxmi from single wood , It is 3 ft tall purchase for Rs 36000 around 5 years ago and believe me guys this was the best purchase of life . Most probably I may originated from this village when I look other idols

[@vishwanathanvishwanathan6644]

அரசியல் மூலம் நாத்திகம் பேசி நான் சிறு வயதிலேயே பிள்ளையார் சிலையை யானை வெடி வைத்து தகர்த்து விட்டேன் என சொன்ன ஆ.ராஜா எங்கே !!! பொது மக்களின் வரிப்பணத்தை கொள்ளையடித்தவர்களுக்கு சிற்ப வேலைகள் செய்ய முடியாது.தெய்வீக அருள் பெற்றவர்களாளேயே இந்த மாதிரி தெய்வ சிலைகள் உருவாக்க முடியும். ஓம் நமச்சிவாயா !!!!

[@sabihatanveer8494]

Superb, mashaallah

[@shravanamsr5668]

Good content bro I am near thampatti but I don't know

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அருமை 🥰

[@pinkeykumari4178]

Wow excellent job sir

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Thanks for the video.

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First comment Vera level anna Keep goin' dude

[@BIGshortFILMS]

Thank You :)

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your video super please more video upload panuga

[@BIGshortFILMS]

Sure, Thanks a lot

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Cinematic Frames 👏Great Work

[@BIGshortFILMS]

Thank you so much 😀

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i want to learn like this😀

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நன்றிகள் பல..!!

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நன்றிகள்

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நந்தி தேவர் மிருதங்கம் வாசிப்பது போன்று மர சிற்பம் தேவை.என்ன விலை.

[@shankariiyer608]

How do we order from you? Is there any website or store ?

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Ak dam zakash

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Ur videos are always classy.. plse do videos frequently

[@BIGshortFILMS]

Thank you, Sure

[@raghunathkamble8006]

What kinds of wood carving

[@amalluckydude]

i coudn't even draw on a paper and they are carving on wood so perfectly.

[@yannbreheret5881]

Is it possible to learn from one of these families?

[@ashutoshpandey-ms4pw]

beautiful wooden carving

[@praveen_artist.sculptor]

Where to get that fibre hammer ?

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Super da

[@BIGshortFILMS]

Thanks

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How to place order from these amazing artists. Do they directly ship to 🇺🇸 usa?

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Super..How to contact them?

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நன்றி

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God bless all of u!!!

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Very good

[@Pingsmingu]

Is there any website to see price and variety?

[@govindjai7733]

Super

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Please share the artist's details.

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Ada suara cerita C loka...

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অসাধারণ মূতি

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I am thuraiyur.

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I need some one to build something which I want . Who to contact?

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094432 26420 - Sengottuvel, you can contact him

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Beautiful. Thank you. Please bring more videos like this. Subscribed

[@itsdipganguly]

excellent

[@parinita.shetty]

Just amazing!

[@prabhakarnarayanareddy9592]

Great to see ancient traditions carried forward, can we also order or buy sculptures??

[@deepblue3682]

Reddys are christians right?.. !.. do you guys also enjoy hindu sculptures?... or its like only religion change but enjoy cultural things.

[@girijasankarmishra265]

Wow😊😊

[@rohitbapuraochavan7556]

Amazing work i will definately buy one soon

[@cmgr8688]

I have two and I LOVE them and so do others who visit my home. You will love it too. Go for it!

[@prshuramprasad627]

I want to buy stachue contact details

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Is there any way to buy this art online?

[@BIGshortFILMS]

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[@यदायदाहिधर्मस्य-ढ2द]

Great🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@ushamohanan5684]

How to buy this statue I want big ganapathy statue what is the coast

[@balajeenarasimhan7729]

அழகு சொல்ல வார்த்தை இல்லை.

[@gopikrishnavarma5615]

Incredible

[@pravindhore13]

I need a 2 feet ganesha idol what will be the cost and can you currier to pune

[@rgiyer8271]

Do they sell pieces at retail too? Would they courier to Mumbai??? Can you provide their contact details please??

[@dr.anandambandyopadhyay5901]

I also want to know that.

[@rajanaravind2069]

Yaaa they sell customised sculptures to your specific needs and sizes. I have bought from them two sculptures; one Radhakrishanan and one Buddha.😀

[@dr.anandambandyopadhyay5901]

@@rajanaravind2069 any contact details?

[@manjularaj5219]

What's the point in posting a video without contact number?

[@BIGshortFILMS]

094432 26420 - Sengottuvel, you can contact him

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Wow amazing ❤️