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Wooden Toys Of Varanasi: A Rich Traditional Craft
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Nov 19, 2018, 02:28 AM | Updated 02:28 AM IST
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Varanasi, the cultural centre of India, is also rich in the craft of toy making. This industry is believed to have a 400-year history in the city. Bright and colourful lacquered toys are made by clusters of skilled craftsmen, who have been passing on the craft from one generation to the next.
An initiative of Indic Academy, Indica Pictures seeks to visually document Indian Art & Culture.
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