| Title | ஆத்தங்குடி டைல்ஸ் - Āthangudi Ṭā'ils (Athangudi Tiles)ஆத்தங்குடி டைல்ஸ் Āthangudi Ṭā'ils |
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| Description | आथंगुडी टाइल्स - Āthangudi Ṭā'ils are handmade cement tiles, characteristic of the Chettinad region. Made from locally sourced materials like sand, cement, and natural oxides for color. Thickness: 20-25 mm. Used for flooring in interiors and verandas. |
| Tags | ஆத்தங்குடி டைல்ஸ் Āthangudi Ṭā'ils Athangudi Tiles Cement Handmade |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-505653747-20-11-25-TL |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/athangudi-tiles |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/athangudi-tiles |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Cement Tile Handmade Tile |
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| Regions | Tamil Nadu (Chettinad region) |
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| Time Periods | Early 20th Century CE Mid 20th Century CE Late 20th Century CE |
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| Sources | Athangudi village (Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu) |
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| Properties | Thickness: 20-25 mm Compressive Strength: 15-25 MPa Water Absorption: 8-12% Density: 2.0-2.2 g/cm³ |
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| Uses | Flooring (interior) Veranda flooring Decorative panels |
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| Materials | Cement Sand Natural Oxides (for pigments) |
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| Styles | Chettinad architecture |
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| Categories | Palace Mansion |
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| Notes |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Local Artisan Documentation | Document | Manufacturing process and materials |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Chettinad Palace Karaikudi | Secondary | 100% |