Sandal Wood carvings in India

Sandal wood is an expensive material for carving artefacts. Sandalwood carving in India is mainly seen in western and Southern parts of the country. It is chiefly carried out at Surat, Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Canara, in Mysore and Travancore. To know more read:
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