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WANCHO WOOD CRAFT OF ARUNACHAL PRADESH

GI Application No. 849

GI Applicant : Ophan Tinu Transport Society

Wood carving is a traditional craft among number of tribal communities in Arunachal Pradesh. The main centre for woodcarving in the state is the Wancho area of Tirap district. They make figure heads, warriors, miniature morung, figurines depicting different vocations common to rural life, animal figures, colorful masks and images of Lord Budha.

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