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The state of Andhra Pradesh, endowed with rich forest cover, has rich resources for several types of wood carvings. Wood carving on Red Sanders is practiced in many parts of the state, especially for carving mythological forms. The art has adapted itself with changing times. The themes mainly comprise of gods, goddesses, figurines, birds, animals etc. The aesthetically sculpted pieces of exotic Red Sander with its distinctive reddish-brown appeal is also used in the making of panels and columns. The tradition of making Raja-Rani Dolls, from Red Sandal Wood, which is locally available in Chittoor and Kadapa districts of AP has been kept alive by many craftsmen, who create one-of-its kind, highly attractive mythological figures and panels.
Lakshmigaripalli, Andhra pradesh
