The state of Tamil Nadu lies in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula and is the eleventh largest state in India by area and the seventh most populous state. The Paintings of Tanjore are famous and one of the most significant art and crafts of Tamil Nadu. The unique thing about these paintings is that they are done on wood, glass, mica, ivory as well as on walls. Moreover, a thin sheet of gold is used to color the painting along with primary colors. The Craft of Making Musical Instruments is another popular craft of Tamil Nadu as music is like life and soul of Tamil Nadu. Metalware is another craft of Tamil Nadu made with brass and copper. This craft is again an ancient craft of the state. The various objects made of metal craft are mostly used for religious and utility purposes. Stone carving had achieved a high degree of excellence in this southern state very early in history. Leather tanning and processing is another major industry in Tamilnadu which has given birth to leather crafting in the state and its mostly practiced in the capital city of Chennai. Silk Weaving is part and parcel of Indian tradition and in the Kanjivaram Silk Sari is a common fascination of the Indian woman. Even the foreigners prefer these sari and never forget to take a specimen of Kanjivaram Silk weaved in Tamil Nadu.