Flower Tamboora Designed Wooden Bobbili Veena - This is an Exclusive GI Product from Andhra Pradesh
Bobbili is a town in the Vizianagaram district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Bobbili veena is a large plucked string instrument used in Carnatic classical music. The Veena is named after Bobbili, a place where it was invented. In 2011 the musical instrument got a Geographical Indication tag from the Government of India. It is lightweight and possesses qualities like excellent reverberation, clear grain lines, great durability, and minimum swelling in moisture.
These traditional musical instruments are gifted as mementos and memorabilia, to encourage people in buying them and promote the legacy of these masterpieces. Attractive and elegant Tamburas, violins, Tablas are made by these artisans, featuring unique designs and innovative carvings. These are not only bought for their utility value in the world of music, but they adorn music galleries and living rooms as great ornamental pieces of display!
In 2011 the musical instrument got a Geographical Indication tag from the Government of India.