The most-used wood variety is red sandalwood or raktachandhanam. This wood is red in colour and fire-and insect-resistant. The artists also white teak, neem, rosewood, mango, burgundy pink, and monkey pod. Local artisans in the village are adept at crafting wooden artworks ranging from 20-foot sculptures to smaller pieces. They use basic tools such as the chisel or goruli, files, drills and nails, creating patterns with minimal machine work.