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This DIY kit brings that same hands-on introduction to your own home, with the base work already done by the artisans and the painting left for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, you'll find an unpainted, handmade Cheriyal mask pair, one male and one female, built the traditional way from tamarind seed paste and sawdust over a wooden core, alongside a set of five colours, two brushes, and an instruction manual to guide you through adding the facial features, jewellery, and headgear detail yourself. It's a genuinely different way to engage with the craft than simply buying a finished piece — you're working with the same base materials the artisans themselves use, just adding the final layer by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit works well as an activity for a family weekend, a creative gift for someone who enjoys hands-on projects, or a way to introduce children — particularly those growing up outside India — to a specific regional craft tradition rather than a generic art project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKit contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unpainted handmade Cheriyal mask pair (male and female), set of 5 natural colours, 2 brushes, instruction manual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26 cm x 18 cm x 9 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need any prior painting experience to use this kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, the instruction manual walks you through the basic technique, and the mask base is already shaped and ready for painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included in the box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn unpainted mask pair, five colours, two brushes, and a step-by-step instruction manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the colours safe for children to use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey're intended for general craft use; adult supervision is recommended for younger children, as with any painting kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the unpainted mask made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe same traditional base used across Cheriyal mask-making — tamarind seed paste and sawdust built up over a wooden core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I hang the finished masks once painted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, once painted and dried, the masks can be displayed the same way as any Cheriyal wall mask.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good gift for kids or for someone living outside India?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it's a popular choice for introducing children, or NRI families wanting to connect their kids with a specific regional Indian craft, to a hands-on cultural experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EthniiChic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44622248673324,"sku":"EC-DK-002","price":1550.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/0070\/7628\/files\/Cheriyal_Mask_DIY_Kit1A.jpg?v=1760269655"},{"product_id":"handmade-yellow-cheriyal-mask-wall-decor","title":"Yellow Cheriyal Mask – Hand-painted Telangana Folk Art","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn Telangana households, yellow has always carried a specific meaning — it is the colour of haldi, mixed into water and smeared on doorframes before a wedding or a housewarming, a shade reserved for beginnings. 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The mask-making tradition here goes back roughly 400 years, practised by the Nakashi community and awarded a Geographical Indication tag in 2010.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach mask begins as a wooden core built up with tamarind seed paste and sawdust, left to dry over several days, then coated in white lime before an artist paints the face entirely by hand using natural pigments, working the eyes, jewellery, and headgear detail with a fine brush. It's the same method once used to make masks for the Chindu storytelling tradition, where performers held these painted faces up before a crowd to bring scenes from religious ballads and local folklore to life — a craft that today survives through only a small number of practising Nakashi families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiven its association with celebration, this orange pair works well hung near an entryway or a pooja-room-adjacent wall, and makes a fitting gift for Diwali, a housewarming, or any occasion where a bright, auspicious colour feels appropriate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tamarind seed powder, sawdust, cotton cloth, natural colours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 inches x 5 inches x 3 inches (pair)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is orange considered an auspicious colour in this context?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrange and marigold tones are strongly linked with festivals and celebration across Indian tradition, which is why this shade suits gifting occasions particularly well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat comes in the set?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA hand-painted male and female mask pair, each with its own distinct headgear and jewellery detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it hung?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach mask has a loop fixed to the back for direct wall mounting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDust gently with a dry, soft cloth. 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The Nakashi community that practises this craft was awarded a Geographical Indication tag in 2010, recognising a tradition unique to this one part of the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach face is hand-built from tamarind seed paste and sawdust over a wooden core, dried gradually over several days, then coated in white lime before being hand-painted with natural pigments — the same slow, deliberate process once used to make masks that travelling storytellers carried from village to village, holding them up to add drama to a scene from a ballad or piece of folklore. 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