The skilled craftsmen of Andhra Pradesh are known for their extensive and exquisitely patterned wooden statues that add beauty. The exclusive works of art in wood are in great demand for their aesthetic value. Created with passion and fine skill, they last for a lifetime. Endowed with rich forest cover, Andhra Pradesh is rich in terms of resources, considered a great advantage for creating a range of wood carvings. Wood carving is practiced in many parts of the state for carving idols and mythological forms, and the art has also adapted itself to creating utility items. There are many intricate wood carvings and statues created with the help of simple and locally made traditional tools.
Tirupati, Settigunta, Andhra pradesh
