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Wooden Handicraft
Wooden Handicraft
Wooden Handicraft
Wooden Handicraft
Wooden Handicraft
Wooden Handicraft
Wooden Handicraft
Wooden Handicraft
Wooden Handicraft
Wooden Handicraft
Wooden Handicraft
Wooden Handicraft
Wooden Handicraft
Wooden Handicraft
Wooden Handicraft
Wooden Handicraft
Wooden Handicraft
Wooden Handicraft
Though Indian handicrafts is around 5000 years old, references of wood carving are found from the vedic age, some 1500 BC. A sculpture, figure or figurine may be formed out of working wood by means of a cutting or carving tool. Some of the basic tools are carving knife, a gouge, the chisel, a mallet, v ad u shape tools and of course the grained or sand paper. The scope of carving depends on the nature of the wood. Commonly used wood for carving includes chestnut, walnut, mahogany and teak. Hardwoods have a longer life and lust. Softer wood is easier to carve. Natural oils of walnut and linseed are used to polish the complete pieces to protect them from lust and moisture. In India every state has its own specialization in wooden handicrafts. In punjab wooden handicrafts are made with ivory engraving . In uttarpradesh wooden handicrafts are made of carving and brass inlay. Karnataka known for its finest sandalwood is also popularly known as gandhadagudi the Land of Sandalwood. Each of the sandalwood creation reflects the splendor & grandeur of Indian Traditional Art. The art of sandalwood carving has been practiced in Karnataka for at least a thousand years, and Karnataka is world famous for its exquisitely carved figurines with intricate details. The soft aromatic wood can be delicately carved with ease to create elegant masterpieces.In kerela rose wood is being used for wooden handicrafts.In Himachal beautiful pieces are made of walnut wood.
