Woodwork and carpentry are the indigenous crafts of Andaman. There are several units engaged in making the furniture and other wooden articles made from ornamental woods like marble wood, Paduak and Chui. The tabletops made from Paduak burr are singular works of handicrafts in these islands. The driftwood that is shaped by the currents and flow of the sea is commonly available in Andaman. It is converted into art objects through imagination, dedication and precision.
It includes construction of houses, making canoes of different types and fencing plantations. On some islands, the wooden statues of male and female pairs, and figures of animals and birds are made. They are well-crafted and brightly coloured.
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Arts & Crafts