Folk arts are one of the best prestigious identity of our
country with various type of cultural arts in various parts of the country. Among them the folk arts of tamilnadu has a renowned place from the historical periods. This thesis is an attempt to study about these numerous cultural art forms of the state from roots to and address their role in the current scenario of modern developing environments. The main aim of the project is to study the activities and the requirements of various folk arts and reinterpret them in terms of architectural spaces. In spite of its significance the degradation of these art forms are also addressed and solutions for promoting the growth and preservation of them is also considered. Thus it concludes to give the role of these arts in various sector developments of our country especially tourism, and to inculcate its value among the people to enhance and emphasize the life of these artisans.