Traditional Goan Artisans

Shetties

Gold Smiths who worked on gold & silver.

Kumars

Potters who worked on clay.

Zo

Idol makers who scuplted statues on wood and ivory.

Chari

Blacksmithss produced iron implements.

Chittari

Lacquer work artisans.

Suttar

Carpenters.

Kansars

Produced brass, copper vessels, lamps etc.

Maharas

Weavers produced mats and baskets of bamboo.

Chamars

Shoe makers made leather shoes and sandals.