Bobbili Veena

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Bobbili Veena
Bobbili Veena, in a glass case for decorative purpose.

Bobbili veena is a large plucked

Geographical Indication tag from the Government of India.[1][2]
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History

Bobbili Veena is considered to be invented in

Gollapalli. The craftsmen community who make this musical instrument are known as "Bobbili Veena sampradayam" (Bobbili Veena community).[6]

Description

A Bobbili Veena is carved from a single piece of jack wood.[7]

References

  1. ^ ":::GIR Search:::". ipindiaservices.gov.in. Archived from the original on 8 May 2017. Retrieved 5 May 2017.
  2. ^ "State Wise Registration Details of G.I Applications (15 September 2003 – Till Date)" (PDF). Geographical Indication Registry. p. 6. Retrieved 5 May 2017.
  3. ^ "Bobbili veena gets special GI tag". The Times of India. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
  4. ^ "Bobbili touch keeps veena alive". The Hindu. 14 April 2014. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
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  6. ^ "Craft of making Bobbili Veena, Carnatic music, India,Tanjore". Gaatha. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
  7. ^ "Lepakshi Bobbili Veena". lepakshihandicrafts. Archived from the original on 31 January 2016. Retrieved 25 January 2016.