Ancient Artwork Of Durgi Stone Carving Of Natraj For Decoration Purpose Aranmula Kannadi Both sides of the Maddalam

Both sides of the Maddalam is covered with skin

shaping the wood on a lathe and applying colored lac using heat and friction

Temple Jewellery of Nagercoil is an Exclusive GI of Tamil Nadu and was awarded a GI certification in 2007

Artisans begin by cutting leather into intricate patterns

Ancient Artwork Of Durgi Stone Carving Of Natraj For Decoration Purpose Aranmula Kannadi Both sides of the MaddalamOne of the earliest, longest and most celebrated art forms of India, and especially in the south of India, the Durgi stone craft attributes its name to the town it hails from Durgi, which is located in the Palnadu region of Guntur, Andhra Pradesh.