WOOD - Natural Rich Warmth

Woodcraft in India bears testimony to it's History, Art and Religion verily seen in exquisitely carved monuments and temples of the bygone era. Today, the craft is an ingenuous confluence of the Practical and the Aesthetic, the Traditional and the Modern. Wooden Articles continue to be an essential part of every Household, emanating feelings of warmth Intimacy and cosiness.

Wood inlay, which developed and flourished with the Mughal influence, is done with bits of ivory, plastic, horn, metal pieces or other types of wood into carved surfaces of wooden items. This is found in various parts of the country such as Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi. Mughal designs such as the fretwork, jaali or the anguri work are also very popular.

Rare woods have special uses. Ebony and rosewood are carved into trinket boxes, or inlaid with ivory. Hand fans made from thin slivers of sandalwood spread aroma in the room. Inlay can become applique work and mosaic designs built up from strips of different kinds of wood first glued together and then thinly sliced.

Wooden Handicrafts minutely Handcrafted by skilled artisans, emanate the richness of bygone eras with a warm welcoming ambience.