Traditional Thanjavur veena carving design of Astalakshmi with Thiruvachi Etikoppaka Toys The mold is made using

The mold is made using a combination of wax and clay

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Baked in sun and burnt in mud kilns with dry eucalyptus leaves

Despite dwindling involvement due to stagnation in design innovation and market limitations

Skilled craftsmen meticulously hand-tie each knot

Traditional Thanjavur veena carving design of Astalakshmi with Thiruvachi Etikoppaka Toys The mold is made usingThe Thanjavur Veena, also known as the Saraswati Veena, is a classical Indian musical instrument originating from the Thanjavur region of Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the most prominent and popular veena variants, and it holds a significant place in the Carnatic music tradition. The Thanjavur Veena has a distinctive design, featuring a long, hollow body made of wood, typically jackfruit or sandalwood. It consists of a resonator, a neck, and a