Wooden Lacquerware Damru Rattler Toy Banaras Wooden Handicraft

The wooden lacquerware damru rattler toy is a traditional Indian handicraft product made in the city of Banaras (also known as Varanasi) in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh.
This toy is made of wood and is shaped like a small drum or rattle, with two cylindrical sections joined in the middle by a narrow waist.
 
The surface of the toy is coated with a layer of lacquer, which gives it a smooth and shiny finish.When shaken, the damru produces a distinctive rattling sound, similar to the sound of a small drum or tambourine. This sound is believed to have spiritual significance in Indian culture, and the damru is often associated with the Hindu god Shiva.
 
The Banaras wooden handicraft industry is well-known for its skilled artisans who create a variety of traditional and modern products using a wide range of materials. The wooden lacquerware damru rattler toy is just one example of the beautiful and unique handicrafts produced in this region of India.