{"id":161,"date":"2026-11-04T04:40:27","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T04:40:27","guid":{"rendered":"\/blog\/?p=161"},"modified":"2026-11-04T04:40:27","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T04:40:27","slug":"athangudi-tiles-bangalore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/athangudi-tiles-bangalore\/","title":{"rendered":"What are Athangudi tiles, and where can you buy them in Bangalore?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Athangudi tiles are handmade cement tiles from Athangudi village in the Chettinad region of Tamil Nadu. Each tile is cast by hand on a glass plate, coloured with natural oxides and cured in water instead of fired in a kiln. In Bangalore, you can see them at Srinath Collective in Rajajinagar.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Athangudi tiles are made<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A craftsman places a metal frame with the pattern on a glass plate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coloured cement-oxide mixes are poured into each section of the pattern by hand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A backing layer of cement and sand is added and pressed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The tile is lifted off the glass (which gives the face its natural gloss), air-dried and then cured in water for several days.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because no kiln is used, small variations in colour and pattern are part of the character of every batch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where they work best<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Floors in living rooms, verandas and courtyards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heritage and Chettinad-style homes, caf\u00e9s and boutique hotels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As a floor pairing with a craft feature wall, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/srinathcollective.com\/homemade-tiles.html\">Homemade by Srinath Palette<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mop with plain water or a mild, pH-neutral cleaner. Avoid acid and bleach-based cleaners. The surface develops more sheen with regular use and cleaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Athangudi vs ceramic tiles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><\/th><th>Athangudi<\/th><th>Ceramic \/ vitrified<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Made<\/td><td>By hand, water-cured<\/td><td>Machine-pressed, kiln-fired<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Look<\/td><td>Soft natural gloss, slight variation<\/td><td>Uniform<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Feel underfoot<\/td><td>Cool, smooth<\/td><td>Depends on finish<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best for<\/td><td>Floors with character<\/td><td>Any room, low maintenance<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to buy Athangudi tiles in Bangalore<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Srinath Collective, #1010, Srinath Mansion, Dr Rajkumar Road, Rajajinagar, Bengaluru 560010. Open Monday to Saturday, 9:30 am to 7:30 pm. Ask our team for current patterns, sizes and lead times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-161-0\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Are Athangudi tiles good for bathrooms?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>They are best on floors in living areas. For wet bathroom walls, glazed ceramic or vitrified tiles are easier to maintain.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-161-2\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Do Athangudi tiles need polishing?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No machine polishing is needed. Regular mopping brings up the natural sheen over time.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-161-4\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can I see Athangudi tiles before buying?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, at our Rajajinagar showroom, alongside the Homemade craft tile range.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Athangudi tiles are handmade cement tiles from Chettinad, Tamil Nadu. 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