Dinning Mat Banaras Wood Carving Thanjavur paintings have a long

Thanjavur paintings have a long history dating back to the 16th century during the reign of the Nayak dynasty in Thanjavur

Pipli Applique work is traditionally used to create wall hangings

the precise metals are combined with copper and tin before being polished for several days in a row

The craft has made the city Varanasi extremely popular in India and overseas as it is one of the largest toy producing hubs in the country

It was only in the 1960s that these paintings gained recognition as a formal art form

Dinning Mat Banaras Wood Carving Thanjavur paintings have a longUdayaigiri cutlery is known for its intricate carvings and fine proportions and is made by a few master craftspersons of the region. The craft probably originated during the time of the Quli Qutub Shah kings. The carvings are on wood sourced locally, from forests in and around Udayagiri, be it Nardi, Devadari, Bikki Chakka, Kaldi chakka or Palabarki. The most commonly used wood is from Nardi as it is very soft and easy to handle. Udayagiri wooden