An anthem for a vanishing craft: Thazhappattu makes it to school curriculum

Screwpine art, which involves transforming simple leaves into green, sustainable thazhappas (mats) — a craft that was once a thriving cottage industry in Thazhava but has slowly declined due to modern challenges – receives a significant tribute in the form of Thazhappattu, a song written by Ani Mank.