India had natural cooling solutions long before air conditioners. One of them is Kerala’s traditional Kaavi flooring, a craft that dates back over 300 years. Made using lime, iron oxide, and water, this flooring is carefully polished with coconut oil to create a beautiful mirror-like finish. The result? Floors that stay naturally cool even during hot summers.
Even more impressive — Kaavi floors can last over 100 years, become shinier with time, and are made with completely natural materials, without chemicals or synthetic tiles.
Sadly, this sustainable and climate-friendly craft is slowly disappearing as modern materials replace traditional building methods. Could this ancient technique be the future of eco-friendly homes?
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