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A tie-dye parai: Chennai scientists colour Tamil Nadus traditional drum

A team at CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute has developed a technique to colour the parai, create tie-dye patterns and make its buffalo-hide surface more resonant and durable potentially taking the traditional Tamil percussion instrument from the performance stage to homes and museums

10 Sep 2026 7:54 am