Bobbili Veena - wikipedia Bobbili Veena Bobbili Veena Bobbili Veena, in a glass case for decorative purpose. Bobbili veena is a large plucked string instrument used in Carnatic classical music. The Veena is named after Bobbili, a place where it was invented. In 2011 the musical instrument got a Geographical Indication tag from the Government of India. History Bobbili Veena is considered to be invented in Bobbili of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. The making of the Veena started in the 17th century during the reign of Pedda Rayudu. At that time, playing Veena was a common practice in India, specially South India. The entire development process of the Veena took more than three centuries. Bobbili kingdom rulers were fond of music, and many of them learned to play Veena. In the Bobbili kingdom, the Veena used to be supplied by Sarwasiddi community craftsmen. These craftsmen were from Gollapudi. The craftsmen community who make this musical instrument are known as `` Bobbili Veena sampradayam '' ( Bobbili Veena community ). Description A Bobbili Veena is carved from a single piece of jack wood. References Jump up ^ `` : : : GIR Search : : : ''. ipindiaservices.gov.in. Retrieved 5 May 2017. Jump up ^ `` State Wise Registration Details of G.I Applications ( 15 September 2003 -- Till Date ) '' ( PDF ). Geographical Indication Registry. p. 6. Retrieved 5 May 2017. Jump up ^ `` Bobbili veena gets special GI tag ''. The Times of India. Retrieved 25 January 2016. Jump up ^ `` Bobbili touch keeps veena alive ''. The Hindu. 14 April 2014. Retrieved 25 January 2016. Jump up ^ Ranjan, Aditi ; Ranjan, M.P. ( 2009 ). Handmade in India : A Geographic Encyclopedia of Indian Handicrafts. Abbeville Press. p. 281. ISBN 978 - 0 - 7892 - 1047 - 0. Jump up ^ `` Craft of making Bobbili Veena, Carnatic music, India, Tanjore ''. Gaatha. Retrieved 25 January 2016. Jump up ^ `` Lepakshi Bobbili Veena ''. lepakshihandicrafts. Retrieved 25 January 2016. Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bobbili_Veena&oldid=795736014 '' Categories : Carnatic music Culture of Andhra Pradesh Geographical indications in Andhra Pradesh Indian handicrafts Talk About Wikipedia తెలుగు Edit links This page was last edited on 16 August 2017, at 04 : 12. About Wikipedia

Question: the wood of which tree is used to make the bobbili veenas
Answer: jack wood