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Pookal Creations · Est. Karaikudi

The Floor is
Your Canvas

Handcrafted Athangudi tiles from the heart of Tamil Nadu

Athangudi · Since the 17th Century

Clay. Pigment.
Forever.

Natural oxides pressed by hand — zero machines, zero kilns

Sun-cured · Heritage Grade · Tamil Nadu

Sun-cured.
Eternal.

Each tile cured for weeks — growing more beautiful with age

Bespoke · Heritage · Yours

Design Your
Floor Story

Choose from our patterns or co-create something entirely your own

Chettinad Bloom◈ Karaikudi Palace◈ Sivaganga Star◈ Madurai Sun◈ Tanjore Border◈ Lotus Crest◈ Kaveri Wave◈ Nilgiri Fern◈ Sage Lattice◈ Indigo Cross◈ Peacock Crown◈ Sandstone Grid◈ Ivory Temple◈ Marigold Sun◈ Chettinad Bloom◈ Karaikudi Palace◈ Sivaganga Star◈ Madurai Sun◈ Tanjore Border◈ Lotus Crest◈ Kaveri Wave◈ Nilgiri Fern◈ Sage Lattice◈ Indigo Cross◈ Peacock Crown◈ Sandstone Grid◈ Ivory Temple◈ Marigold Sun◈
Royal Durbar◈ Velvet Rose◈ Sunset Mandala◈ River Clay◈ Forest Lily◈ Monsoon Drop◈ Chola Star◈ Pandya Lattice◈ Pallava Crest◈ Kaveri Diamond◈ Brass Stencil◈ Sapphire Star◈ Ruby Petal◈ Turquoise Vine◈ Royal Durbar◈ Velvet Rose◈ Sunset Mandala◈ River Clay◈ Forest Lily◈ Monsoon Drop◈ Chola Star◈ Pandya Lattice◈ Pallava Crest◈ Kaveri Diamond◈ Brass Stencil◈ Sapphire Star◈ Ruby Petal◈ Turquoise Vine◈

Handcrafted

Every tile is shaped by hand using natural pigments — no two pieces are exactly alike.

Eco-Conscious

Made with local sand, cement and oxide pigments. Zero electricity, zero kilns, zero emissions.

Built to Last

Cured for weeks, not minutes. These tiles age beautifully and outlast the homes they grace.

Bespoke Designs

Choose from our patterns or co-create your own — the stencil tradition welcomes your imagination.

Tamil Nadu Tradition

The Precision of Stencil Pouring

In our Tamil Nadu workshops, a master artisan carefully places a custom-crafted brass stencil into a steel frame. Liquid cement mixes, richly colored with premium natural oxide pigments, are hand-poured into each individual slot. With steady, practiced hands, the stencil is lifted, leaving behind a perfectly formed, vibrant mosaic pattern before the tile is pressed under a sheet of glass.

✦ Hover to Pour Pigments
1-by-1 Handmade Pouring
100% Sustainable

Cold-Cured by Nature

Unlike mass-produced ceramic or porcelain tiles that require baking in fossil-fuel burning kilns at over 1,200°C, Athangudi tiles are 100% cold-cured. We utilize local river sand, premium cement, and organic oxides. The tiles cure naturally under coconut leaf shade and in shallow water ponds over 21 days—resulting in zero fuel use, zero emissions, and a near-zero carbon footprint.

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0%Electricity
Clean AirSun & shade cured
1,200°CFossil Energy
Carbon HeavyHigh Emissions
0% Kiln Energy / Fire
Centuries of Life

Cured in Shade, Polished by Steps

Every tile undergoes a rigorous 21-day hydration and shade-curing process, rendering the concrete incredibly dense and crack-resistant. Instead of synthetic glazes, the glass plate gives each tile a smooth sheen that naturally polishes and brightens over years of simple water mopping and walking. They actually grow more beautiful and rich with age.

✦ Age & Luster Simulator
Year 1Soft Matte
21 Days Shade Curing
Bespoke Collaborations

Architectural Custom Stencils

Athangudi stencils are custom-welded brass stencils made to order. We collaborate with high-end interior designers and luxury architects globally to translate custom motifs, modern minimalist geometries, or traditional floral tapestries into custom stencils. Our palette of 12 natural oxide pigments lets you curate a floor unique to your heritage.

✦ Color Stencil Palette
100+ Active Patterns
Our Story

A craft polished by time, not machines.

Athangudi tiles trace their origin to a small village in Sivaganga district, where Chettiar traders returning from the Far East commissioned local artisans to recreate the floors of Burmese mansions. The craft remained — quiet, exacting, beautiful.

At Pookal Creations we are custodians of that heritage. Our artisans are third-generation masters who still press each tile on a glass plate, hand-paint the patterns with brass stencils, and let the cement cure in cool shade for twenty-one days.

— The Pookal family
Featured Collections

Patterns that tell stories.

Florals, geometry, mandalas — each pattern is a piece of South Indian visual memory, ready for your floor.

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The Craft

Twenty-one days. Four hundred years of memory.

Each Athangudi tile is the slow result of practiced hands and patient time.

STEP 01

Stencil & Pigment

A brass stencil is laid on glass. Natural oxide pigments — ochre, indigo, terracotta — are poured by hand.

STEP 02

Hand Press

Local Athangudi river sand and cement are pressed atop the pattern, locking the colors forever into the surface.

STEP 03

Shade Cure

The tile cures in cool shade for seven days, then submerged in water for fourteen more. No kilns. No heat.

STEP 04

Polish & Ship

Hand-polished to a soft sheen and packed tile-by-tile, each ready to begin its life in your home.

In the Workshop

Watch the craft
come alive.

Thirty seconds. Four hundred years of tradition. See our artisans pour pigment, press the stencil, and lift a finished Athangudi tile from the glass — the same way it has been done in Sivaganga for generations.

21Days to cure
400+Years of craft
0Machines used
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Live craft footage
Google Reviews
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What our customers say.

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We had my doubts about these Athangudi pookal tiles initially, but the final outcome is absolutely stunning. After seeing the results, our client now wants to lay these throughout the entire shop.

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Izhlan Infrastructure5 months ago · 2 reviews · 3 photos
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Purchased Athangudi tiles from Mr. Bharathi at Pookal Creation. Had a wonderful experience — the craftsmanship and warmth of the team is truly unmatched. Thanks so much!

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Logeswaran B6 months ago · Local Guide · 10 reviews
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The people were very friendly and guided us through making our own tiles. Me and my mom made 7–8 tiles — it was tough, but a genuinely wonderful experience. They patiently helped throughout.

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Meenakshi6 months ago · 5 reviews · 1 photo
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We worked on a college project with Pookal Creations and everyone was very helpful and open to trying new things. Hoping more people collaborate and get a chance to visit this beautiful place.

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Sheela6 months ago · 2 reviews
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Custom Estimate

Design your custom stencil quote.

Answer a few quick questions to receive a tailored digital proposal, heritage lookbook, and custom oxide samples.

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Space
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Design
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Sizing
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Details
Step 1 of 4

What spaces are you designing?

Residential Space Living, kitchen, verandah, or courtyard
Commercial Space Boutique hotels, luxury cafés, and offices
Heritage Restoration Ancestral homes and traditional restorations
Step 2 of 4

Choose your design signature.

Floral & Botanical Classic hand-poured Athangudi flower stencils
Geometric & Modern Minimalist stripes, borders, and modular lines
Bespoke Custom Stencil Co-design a custom stencil with our master artisans
Step 3 of 4

Specify estimated area.

Estimated Sizing 350 Sq. Ft.
50 SQ. FT. 1,200 SQ. FT. 2,500 SQ. FT.

Athangudi tiles are hand-poured in single batches. We recommend adding 5-10% extra square footage for installation wastage and alignment spacing.

Final Step

Where shall we send your custom quote?

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