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TaxValet: How Entrepreneurs Can Source Custom Designed Sustainable Products Internationally — with Konark Ogra from Rural Handmade
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India has a rich tradition of wooden toy making, which not only entertains children but also aids in their development. In Andhra Pradesh, places like Nirmal, Etikoppaka, and Kondapalli are renowned for producing beautiful wooden toys. Nirmal, a small town in Telangana's Adilabad district, is particularly famous for its intricate wooden carvings and handicrafts.