State Government Emporium - Tanjore
Thanjavur town is known for its arts and crafts. Among these are stone, wood, brass and bronze carvings. Its speciality is the repousse work, tapping a design in the relief from behind and copper work inlaid with brass and silver. There are silk weavers, makers of musical instruments specially veena and mridangams. The bazaars are buzzing with activity and one can see craftsmen at work. To buy crafts of good quality, the State Government Emporium "Poompuhar" on Gandhi Road is the best place.
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