Clockwise from top left: Innovative decor made of coir fibre; spinning of coir fibre carried out by hands or charkhas; traditional methods of fibre extraction by retting of coconut husk and fibre extraction by rural women
composite panels and has been furnished with furniture using coir composite boards.
Product Display
An array of products have been displayed along with traditional Kettuvallom which informs of the diversification and commercialisation potential of coir.
Theatre
A short audio-video film takes visitors through the world of coir over the ages and gives information on latest research and development.
Souvenir Shop
The shop displays an array of products for tourists which they can carry as souvenirs from their visit to the Coir Museum.
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