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Caparisoned elephant model, Malappuram
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Kerala is famed for its carvings, cast bell metal work, jewellery, granite idols, pillars, coir, coconut shell and sea-shell products, carvings in wood , snake boat models and other figurines. Kerala's hand craftman are skilled at carving out little elephants in wood and stone, and decorating them with little mirrors, beads and embroidery to make them look like the real caparisoned tusker. Each of these crafts is confined to select regions. Craftsmen in Malappuram make rosewood elephants besides conch and sea shell articles like paper weights and lamp shades.
