12 Aug 2015 Wooden Handicrafts of India
When it comes to handicrafts, wood is the most admired material that the craft makers and lovers have worked through. One of the most age old materials that the world has used is wood apart from metal. Many nations across the globe have adapted wood in various forms and style while creating handicrafts. Each style is unique and one such style that we will speak about today is the filigree work on wood.
Filigree work on wood is nothing but wood appliqués or wood inlays. Wood filigree has been adapted by many artisans in many countries. India is one such place, but India has a very distinct style of wood appliqué where the wood is just not carved on the upper surface, but carved through the surface to make holes and give a see through design.
Handcrafted Wooden Peacock
Here we showcase a few of these unique items. You will find many beautiful animals that are carved in this style. But Craft Montaz suggests to go for the signature pieces of unique Indian art and unique Indian animal and bird, like the elephant and the peacock.
Our first pick is a wooden trunk up elephant. This trunk up elephant is the signature show piece made in India. This one is fully hand crafted and has traditional intricate appliqué work on its body.
Lucky Trunk Up Elephant Wooden Sculpture
On the similar lines, we have the beautiful wooden peacock. Peacock is the national bird of India and nothing can be better than this piece of craft, if you want to collect a signature show piece of India. This one is fully hand crafted and has traditional see through blocks on its body.
Our third pick is again very unique. Remember the chariots? This hand crafted wooden traditional elephant chariot is replicated on the Indian kings’ (maharajas) chariot, that they had used in the battlefields. Traditional Indian design and perfectly carved woodwork is an ultimate handicraft excellence.
Traditional Elephant Chariot Wood Art from India
Once again the wooden elephant we have a unique one where a small elephant is placed inside the big one. And finally a wooden trunk up elephant that is fully hand crafted in inlay style featuring traditional intricate work on its body.
Be a proud owner of such perfectly crafted wood work and decorate your house or office space with this unique Indian wood art.
Pushpita is a freelance writer on world handicrafts and lifestyle. Pushpita holds a Masters in English literature and is a rich media professional.