Murti Kala ~Wooden craft ...
The wooden toys of Varanasi are widely known for their finely carved and painted wooden toys. Known as Murti Kala by the local artisans.
Murti Kala ~Wooden craft Varanasi
Kashmiri Ganj, Khojwan, Bhelupur, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Wood carving ~ Narayanpur
Wood carving in Narayanpur did not emerge as a commercial art form. It is a way of living, a practice of making objects that hold both beauty and meaning.
Wood Craft – Sawant...
The making of Sawantwadi wooden toys is a ritual of care, color, and community. Rooted in centuries-old practices nurtured within the royal patronage of the Sawantwadi palace
Wood Carving- Banaras
In Banaras, carved wood is never just an object, it is memory, prayer, utility, and beauty, all held in the palm of the han
Shikara (Boat)~ Kashmir
Also called the ‘camel of Dal Lake’ due to its importance, the multi-functional shikaras are a lifeline for the people of Kashmir.
Lacquer Wood, Nirona- Kut...
The lacquer wooden products crafted in Nirona village, Kutch, hold profound significance at the intersection of cultural, economic, and artistic realms.
Lacquer Wood, Nirona- Kutch
Nirona, Gujarat, India
Wallnut Wood Carving, Sri...
Srinagar is known for its crafts. Across the areas of Safa Kadal, Noor Bagh and Fateh Kadal are karkhanas (workshop) famous to crafts such as pashmina, copper carving, embroidery and walnut wood carving.
Wallnut Wood Carving, Srinagar
Srinagar
Wood Carving – Kull...
Kullu wood carving, rooted in the Himalayan Kath-Khuni tradition, blends structural ingenuity with intricate artistry, reflecting the region’s evolving cultural and spiritual identity.
