The handicrafts of Andhra Pradesh depict the culture and values of the state. It is well known for the “Hyderabadi Pearls” as well as the Birdi wares, which are exquisite flower vases. The Dokara Style metal casting, popular across the world, is mostly used in designing different figures including spoons, horses, bells and tribal gods. The Kalamkari paintings is a beautiful and rare kind of art involving printing and paining of fabrics by using kalam or quill along with vegetable dyes. The other crafts include Bonalu, hand knitted carpets, Bead Embroidery, Stone crafts, Needle crafts, Kondapalli Toys, Silver figurines, and lacquer ware.