Indian craftsmen have perfected carving
in all its manifestations using a variety
of raw material ranging from wood, stone,
horn, coconut shell etc. Exquisite woodcarvings
depicting gods and goddesses and mythological
figures are a common place amongst the carved
wood products. Woodcarving is popular in
the states of Kashmir, Orissa, Madhya pradesh
and the Southern states. The material varies
from walnut, redwood, sandalwood and teak
etc. Stone carving too is popular amongst
Indian crafts and is practiced throughout
the country.
Delicate marble jail work from
Rajasthan and Agra is as popular as the
carved sculptures from Orissa and South
India. Carving on coconut shells is done
in the state of Kerala.
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