Name:Vani Krishna Murthy
Place: Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
Record title: Most copra carvings
Vani Krishna Murthy, (46) of Bangalore, specialises in copra (dry coconut) carvings and she had created 2,000 as of June 30, 2013. The custom of giving dry coconuts during a wedding to the bride’s party from the bridegroom’s party and vice versa, is where this art form comes into place. She first smoothens the surface with a blade and sandpaper before carving out the borders for her picture. She is partial to religious themes (Life of Lord Krishna, Dashavataras etc). She has won many prizes for her carvings.
World Record- Guinness World Records World Record- Golden Book of World Records |
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National Record- Limca Book of Records | Yes |
World Record Participation | No |