Kuttichira, Kozhikode, Kerala
Our Story
From the timber yards of Kallai to cities across the Gulf, one family, one courtyard, many journeys.
The Chuthama family traces its roots to the tharavad at Kuttichira, founded when Kunhi Muhammad Haji married Kunhi Pathumma in 1911. From Kallai timber yards to Gulf cities, our story is one of faith, hard work and hospitality.
Through the years
1888
Birth of Kunhi Muhammad Haji
The founder of our family is born at Kuttichira, Kozhikode.
1895
Birth of Kunhi Pathumma
Kunhi Pathumma is born at Kallai into a trading family.
1911
The nikah that founded the tharavad
Bismillah, Kunhi Muhammad Haji and Kunhi Pathumma marry and settle at Kuttichira.
1915
The tharavad house rises
The nadumuttam house with teak pillars and laterite walls is completed.
1932
Kallai timber trade flourishes
Haji supplies teak to Arab dhow captains and Malabar merchants alike.
1944
Wartime hardship, shared meals
Through scarcity the tharavad kitchen feeds neighbours and kin together.
1961
Inna lillahi: Haji passes away
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi rajiun. Kunhi Muhammad Haji passes, leaving four branches.
1976
First Gulf journey
The first grandson sails to Dubai for work, opening the Gulf chapter of our story.
1998
House restoration
The family restores the teak roof, nalukettu veranda and the old well.
2011
100 years of the house
Four generations celebrate a century of the tharavad at Kuttichira.
2025
The family website
The Chuthama archive goes online with photos, stories and recipes.
What we hold dear
Hospitality
No guest leaves the tharavad unfed; the veranda is always open.
Faith
Prayer and trust in Allah guide our work and our family life.
Togetherness
From Eid mornings to kudumba sangamams, we gather across generations.
Learning
From madrasa lessons to universities abroad, knowledge is our pride.