Varanasi Wooden Lacquerware & Toys

Varanasi Wooden Lacquerware and Toys is an ancient craft, originating from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The beauty of Varanasi wooden toys is in its carving and painting. They can be classified into religious, cultural, animals and birds, traditional and modern toys and decorative items. The Varanasi wooden lacquerware and toys belt in Uttar Pradesh represents the most largest and important area of wooden lacquerware and toys in the country.This cluster is mainly concentrated in Varanasi district and scattered in Mirzapur, Sonbhadra, Chandauli district. The Varanasi Wooden Lacquerware and toys can be found in all sizes and are made without any joints and are usually carved from a single piece of wood. They are attractive and harmless playthings for children.