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When
it come to arts and crafts Andhra has got
the rich tradition of handicrafts, which is continuing in the families of
the various craftsmen from generations. The state abounds a rich culture
of traditional crafts ranging from leather puppetry to
Ikat weaving.
Kondapalli
is the production centre for the famous light wood Kondapalli toys.
Kalamkari is
undoubtedly the most popular art form of Andhra Pradesh. Witness the
exquisite stonework on the temple walls and in the beautiful rock-cut
sculptures of the deities. The art of inlaying of silver on black metal
popularly known as Bidri
work is one of the most common art form found of Andhra.
Nirmal is the
home to some of the most delicate and sensitive wooden paintings and
artistic creations that art has ever seen.