The artisans of Andhra Pradesh are known for their extensive and exquisitely patterned pieces of wood carvings that add beauty to living and office spaces. The exclusive works of art in wood are in great demand for their utility and decorative value. In addition to being artistic they are created with passion and fine skill, to last a lifetime.

Endowed with rich forest cover, Andhra Pradesh is known for being rich in terms of resources, which is indeed a great advantage for several types of wood carvings. Wood carving is practiced in many parts of the state. In addition to carving idols and mythological forms, the art has adapted itself to creating utility items. Wood carvings are used to create idols of gods, goddesses, birds, animals etc. Red Sander with its distinctive reddish brown appeal is used in the making of panels and columns. The making of Raja-Rani Dolls, from Red Sander Wood locally available near Tirupati commands great demand from the customers. In addition to catering to the tastes of the pilgrims, the craft is also popular among architects and interior decorators. There are many intricate wood carvings created with the help of simple and locally made traditional tools in Andhra Pradesh.