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Wood Carvings

In ancient India, the carpenter held an important place in the social life of the village and was in fact called the Sutradhar or the "holder of the line".

In Andhra Pradesh wood carving has been practised in many parts. In addition to carving idols and mythological forms, the art has adapted itself to creating wooden balustrades, arches, even combs and trinkets, besides musical instruments. Red Sanders and other country woods are used as raw material.