Joseph Katticaren’s crib has a history of its own

Kochi | Thursday | 26th December, 2019

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Gautham S ByExpress News ServiceKOCHI: Christmas season brings out the excitement in Joseph Katticaren, a former teacher and a former bank employee.When December dawns, the very thought of making the crib excites him, for, he has been making them from 1941. But, what makes it special is that Katticaren has been using the same clay statues for the last 74 years.And, 88-year-old Joseph has decided to stop making cribs from next year. Also, my health isn’t letting me make a crib with all its grandeur. Many crib designs have inspired me while building my home,” says Joseph. His family believes that Joseph will be back to crib making next year..