Athangudi

Aa-than-gu-di.

(Proper Noun), name of a village in Chettinad

A rediscovery of culture and craft, Athangudi is our interpretation of heritage with a touch of whimsy. A delightful meeting of the past and the present, of lineage and modernity. This is one collection that has been crafted to add colour to your day, through a playful celebration of hues and shapes, inspired by the tiles from Athangudi, a crown jewel of the many villages that make Chettinad.

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  • Close-up of a woman wearing a square gold nose pin with navy and white enamel petals from Mookuthi
    Square gold nose pin with navy, white and grey enamel petals in a lattice pattern from Mookuthi

    Athangudi 06

    Here is a nosepin crafted for those who laugh heartily at the world's attempts to define them. Blues and whites conve...
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  • Close-up of a woman wearing a geometric gold nose pin with red, navy and yellow enamel cubes from Mookuthi
    Gold nose pin of three stacked cubes with red, navy and yellow enamel faces from Mookuthi

    Athangudi 08

    An ethereal fusion of reds, greens and blues, this mookuthi embodies vivid whimsy. A nose pin that effortlessly compl...
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  • Close-up of a woman wearing a gold nose pin with a swirl of black enamel facets from Mookuthi
    Gold nose pin with a swirl of black enamel facets around a central cube from Mookuthi

    Athangudi 14

    In the depths of cool Karaikudi nights, glimmers this mookuthi, like a fragment of the starlit sky. Part-surprise, pa...
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  • Close-up of a woman wearing a square gold nose pin with green and navy enamel stars from Mookuthi
    Square gold nose pin with four four-pointed stars in green and navy enamel from Mookuthi

    Athangudi 18

    A playful dance of blue and green in harmonious symmetry, this mookuthi mimics the vibrant homes of the Chettinad. A ...
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  • Close-up of a woman resting while wearing a gold nose pin with black and mint enamel stars from Mookuthi
    Gold nose pin with four black four-pointed stars set against mint enamel from Mookuthi

    Athangudi 19

    Formed with ingenuity and intended for connoisseurs of timeless beauty, handcrafted for someone who is a bit of a sta...
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  • Close-up of a woman wearing a gold nose pin with a green enamel centre and red and white petals from Mookuthi
    Gold nose pin with a green enamel centre and a fan of green, white and red enamel petals from Mookuthi

    Athangudi 21

    Taking cues from the facades of Athangudi, this piece is crafted as a synonym for sophistication and self-expression....
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  • Close-up of a woman wearing a yellow enamel clover-shaped gold nose pin from Mookuthi
    Yellow enamel clover-shaped gold nose pin with a green clover centre from Mookuthi

    Athangudi 36

    A dream of greens and yellows, set in gold. Borrowing vibrant hues of Athangudi tiles, this mookuthi transports you t...
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  • Woman with an oval face, deep skin tone and curly dark hair, smiling softly at the camera while wearing a gold dangling nose pin with pink and turquoise enamel tulip buds from Mookuthi
    Gold dangling nose pin with a cluster of pink and turquoise enamel tulip buds from Mookuthi

    Athangudi 40

    In the heart of a forgotten artisan's haven, there lies a mookuthi blooming in pinks and greens. Crafted for the one ...
    Rs. 21,725.00
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  • Close-up of a woman with an oval face, warm brown skin and dark hair, glancing to the side while wearing a gold flower nose pin from Mookuthi
    Gold four-petal flower nose pin with yellow and green enamel petals and a red centre from Mookuthi

    Athangudi 46

    Classic, colourful, cherished. This mookuthi is a rich symphony of yellow and green reminiscent of the melodic tunes ...
    Rs. 14,355.00
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Frequently Asked Questions

01

What is Athangudi, and what drew Mookuthi to it?

Athangudi is a small town in Chettinad where tiles have been made by hand for generations, poured, coloured, and left to settle in the sun. The colours and patterns have a rhythm to them that felt like something Mookuthi already understood. The Athangudi nose pins began there.

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What makes the Athangudi nose pins stand out from the rest?

Athangudi nose pins carry the geometry and colour of heritage tilework, reimagined in a light, wearable form. Playful yet rooted, they bring a quiet piece of craft culture into the everyday. 

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What colours and forms do the Athangudi pieces move through?

Warm ochres, deep greens, soft blues, and a red that feels particular to Chettinad. The nose pins follow the geometry of the tiles, measured and unhurried; carrying a part of heritage close to heart, worn on the nose. 

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What goes into making an Athangudi nose ornament?

The nose studs are shaped in gold in Madras, then sent to Jaipur for meenakari. It is a slow process, two cities, many hands, a lot of patience. At this scale, every small movement shows.

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How do you care for an Athangudi nose pin?

The Athangudi nose pins carry colour that needs a little care. Keep them away from skincare, makeup, and sweat; these find their way into the meenakari over time and begin to dull it. They are not pieces for every day, but for the days that ask for them. 

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A rediscovery of culture and craft, Athangudi is our interpretation of heritage with a touch of whimsy. A delightful meeting of the past and the present, of lineage and modernity. This is one collection that has been crafted to add colour to your day, through a playful celebration of hues and shapes, inspired by the tiles from Athangudi, a crown jewel of the many villages that make Chettinad.

Athangudi is a small town in Chettinad where tiles have been made by hand for generations, poured, coloured, and left to settle in the sun. The colours and patterns have a rhythm to them that felt like something Mookuthi already understood. The Athangudi nose pins began there.

Athangudi nose pins carry the geometry and colour of heritage tilework, reimagined in a light, wearable form. Playful yet rooted, they bring a quiet piece of craft culture into the everyday.