Dolls & Toys of Manipur

Red sandal wood (red sanders or raktachandan), so called due to its rust-red hue, is used in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh to carve dolls....

Wood carving is a very old art form. The walnut wood carving of Kashmir is famous world wide for its intricate designs. The artists produce many...

Udaipur is a big centre for wooden toys. The craftsmen use the local wood ?doodhia? which is soft and can be finely chiselled and shaped. The toys...