Bejoy Mathew Photography

22/01/2023

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16/01/2023

It’s time to take some pictures

21/01/2021

29/06/2020

Did you know that…
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Kerala is also known as ‘The Land of Spices’.
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The spice trade in Kerala dates back to 3000 BC when the port of Muziris became a bustling hub for traders who sailed the high seas in search of Kerala’s rich aromatic spices. The Malabar Coast was witness to the arrivals of Arabs, Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch, English and French.
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The climate of Kerala is ideal for the cultivation of a wide variety of spices. From the hill stations of Munnar, Wayanad and Idukki where the soil is rich and fruitful, pepper (The King of Spices), cardamom and cloves grow in abundance. Other spices that grow in Kerala are vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and turmeric.
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Spices are used in Ayurvedic medicine, perfumes, cosmetics, everyday cooking and are even used as natural dyes for clothing. Still to this day, spices in Kerala are a treasured and traded commodity.
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This photograph is of ginger drying out in the midday sun ready to be grounded into powder to be used in a variety of ways.
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Book a holiday with us and we will take you on a spice trail through Kerala. Meet the modern-day traders; shop for spices at authentic local bazaars; pick your own spices in the lush plantations and cook with them in the home of a local.
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17/06/2020

Hello everyone,
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I hope you all enjoyed our theme of ‘Places, Spaces and Faces’ of Kerala.
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Coming next is ‘Fascinating Facts of Kerala’.
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Starting with, did you know that…
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Kerala is the largest producer of coir in India. It is made from the husk of the coconut which is broken down into fibres and are then turned in to various items such as hardwearing mats, ropes etc.
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The first coir factory was built in Alleppey in 1859 by James Darragh, an American and to this day this district is still at the heart of this industry. Both men and women are involved in the production process. The women are mainly involved in the yarn spinning sector and the men in the product-weaving sector. 80% of the workforce are women (yay!)
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Did you know that the direct translation of Kerala literally means ‘Land of Coconuts’? India is the third largest producer of coconuts in the world!
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The coconut is incredibly versatile and can be used in numerous ways, ensuring no part of the fruit goes to waste. It is used to produce everything from clothing, to animal food, beauty products, cosmetics, culinary and medicinal oils and even geotextiles. Coir geotextiles are a knitted net made from coconut husk which can be used to prevent soil erosion, or as a fertiliser and can even be used in road construction. It was used during the floods in Kerala to prevent landslides!
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Check out .biomaterials and see how they have used coconuts as a natural leather to make some unique and sustainable products. Is there a future in coconuts? If so, we are in the right place for it!
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20/08/2019

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01/08/2019

Favourite bakery in Fortcochin started by our grandfather!!

Faces of Kerala, India📍
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Meet Joy Uncle and Shyja Auntie, proud owners of the infamous Elite Bakery in Fort Kochi. Also, Bejoy’s uncle and auntie!
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Elite Bakery was founded in 1963 by Bejoy’s grandfather, Thoman. He started with a roadside cart and soon opened Elite Bakery. The first Bakery to open in Fort Kochi!
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Even 56 years later, it’s still a much loved bakery. Everyone in Fort Kochi knows and loves Elite!
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You’ll find us most evenings at Elite Bakery, sipping on Joy uncles famous chai or sampling a range of his delicious puff pastries! Bejoys favourite is a beef puff and mine is a sweet banana puff!
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Come and join us and let Bejoy’s uncles tell you many tales of Fort Kochi. A charming fishing town rich in history.
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13/02/2019

Shadows

02/12/2018

Fort Kochi is getting ready for ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
10 days to go! Don't miss Fort Kochi's streets coming alive with creativity... ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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04/10/2018

Captured in Dharamshala, India 📍
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29/09/2018

Stop 'looking' to capture a moment, simply wander around the streets of India and you will find the perfect opportunity on every street corner. Incredible India you are just amazing!! 🙏🇮🇳