The range of Indian handicrafts is as rich and varied as the country's cultural diversity. A tour of India's craft repertoire, Handmade in India is a guide to the arts that reflects the diversity of the country, its culture and the ways it nurtures creativity and ingenuity. A significant rise in demand for Nuzvid Veena, Veena making under the watchful eyes of Sheik Mabu Sahib s/o Sheik Mira Sahib one of the 2nd Generation Veena makers from Nuzvid, Krishna District of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is the huge demand from foreign nationals and non-resident Indians for the music instrument is a welcoming trend to attract the youth into the art form. My paper revolves around the Nuzvid Veena method of preparation, the community; other crafts from the community ways to revive, recognition from the government and its intervention which will Nuzvid Veena elevate the status of this rural craft.

Keywords: Culture, Music, Instrument, Nuzvid Veena, Artisans.