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Wooden articles and wooden carvings of India find a special place in the heart of art lovers. Woodcraft of India include carvings in hard sheesham and vine-leaf patterns. Some of the famous patterns are the floral, geometric and figurative patterns.
Ivory, a material always preferred by Indian craftsmen, have been fashioned as delicate combs and necklaces. The Indian states of Rajasthan and Karnataka are famous for carved sandalwood and rosewood, and ornamental furniture. The wood made use of for this form of art are of the finest quality. 
The artistic woodcarvings of southern India make an attempt to replicate the old Indian traditional worship. Mostly, the carvings are of various gods and goddesses. Wall plaques, statues and toys made of rosewood, sandalwood and teakwood are some of the woodcrafts. Tirupathi in South India is another place famous for it's wood craft.
A variation of the traditional woodcraft are the furnitures of India. |
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