| Title | मृत्तिका खपरैल - Mrittikā Khaprail (Clay Tiles)मृत्तिका खपरैल Mrittikā Khaprail |
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| Description | Mrittikā Khaprail (Clay Tiles) are made from locally sourced clay, fired at temperatures between 900-1000°C. They have a density of 1.8-2.0 g/cm³ and a water absorption rate of 10-15%. Used for roofing to provide thermal insulation. |
| Tags | मिट्टी की टाइल Mittī kī Ṭāil Clay Tiles Roof Tiles Ceramic मिट्टी की टाइलें Mittī kī ṭāileṃ Terracotta Roofing मृतिका पटल Mritika Patala Earthenware Mritikā Patala Flooring मृत्तिका खपरैल Mrittikā Khaprail |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-626994241-20-11-25-MI |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/clay-tiles |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/clay-tiles |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 1 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Ceramic Earthenware Terracotta |
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| Regions | Tamil Nadu Kerala Karnataka West Bengal Goa Bengal |
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| Time Periods | Medieval Period CE 16th century CE Ancient Period Ancient times Colonial Period Modern Period CE |
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| Dynasties | Travancore Chola Dynasty Vijayanagara Empire Regional Kingdoms |
| Sources | Local kilns Local clay pits Tile manufacturing units Kilns near settlements Specific tile manufacturing centers Local clay pits in Kerala |
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| Properties | Density: 1.8-2.0 g/cm³ Water absorption: 10-20% Firing temperature: 900-1100°C Compressive strength: 20-40 MPa Density: 1.8-2.2 g/cm³ Compressive strength: 15-30 MPa Porosity: 10-20% Water absorption: 5-15% Porosity: 15-25% Water absorption: 10-15% Firing temperature: 900-1000°C Flexural strength: 15-25 MPa |
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| Uses | Roofing Paving Flooring Wall cladding Decorative elements |
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| Materials | काष्ठ - Kāshtha (Wood) चूना - Chunā (Lime Mortar) रेती - Retī (Sand) Kāshtha (Wood) Bamboo |
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| Styles | Kerala architecture style Vernacular architecture Bengal architecture South Indian architecture Kerala architecture Goan architecture Kerala Temple Architecture |
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| Categories | House Temple Palace Residential buildings Public buildings Residential Buildings Public Buildings |
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| Notes |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Traditional Building Materials of India | Book | Clay tile manufacturing and properties |
| Traditional Indian Tile Manufacturing | Technical Report | Production and properties |
| Traditional Indian Ceramics | Book | Manufacturing and properties |
| Traditional Indian Ceramics | Book | Manufacturing and properties of clay tiles |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Sabarimala Sastha Temple Pathanamthitta | Primary | 100% |