But in recent years, tradition - in decline. The toy industry is one of the most neglected industries in the country. Carvers hardly make ends meet. Affects the lack of high-tech equipment and competition from cheap Chinese goods. This is a workshop in the sacred city of Varanasi. Over a few years, about 40 percent of such enterprises were closed. Of the working around 20% - also on the verge of closure.

Craftsmanship is trying to survive with all its might, and recently the masters had a hope.

A new scheme, introduced by the federal government, helped. Its goal is financial support for small businesses across India.