Handicraft is the traditional art of
creating useful objects or decorative items entirely by hand. Wooden
handicraft is a craft where skilled labor is employed to decorate or
carve wood to create items with bare minimum tools. Each piece of
handicraft is unique, owing to its individualistic craftsmanship. Goods
involving mass production/machinery are not considered handicrafts.
Indian Handicrafts
India is a land of exotic art and traditions. She has a rich cultural
heritage of which handicrafts form an integral part. The history of
Indian handicrafts dates back to the Indus Valley Civilization (3000
B.C.-1700 B.C.).
The legacy of traditional handicrafts is passed on from one generation
to the next. India's cultural diversity results in a kaleidoscope of art
and handicraft. Be it breath-taking sculptures or awe-inspiring
paintings, handcrafted jewelry or mesmerizing woodcraft, it's all here
in India. Indian craftsmen create a gamut of masterpieces with exotic
shapes, designs, patterns and colors.
Indian Wooden Handicrafts
In India, wooden handicraft has flourished over the centuries.
Handcrafted wooden items are a prevalent feature of Indian culture.
Skilled artisans carve traditional designs on wooden items, and enhance
their look by painting them or with intricate metal/ivory inlay work.
The magnetic appeal of Indian Wooden Handicrafts lies in its
exclusivity.
India is blessed with a vast number of tree species, most of which are
deciduous and evergreen. Alpine forests and trees belonging to arid
regions are also present. These trees are used extensively to
manufacture wooden handicrafts. Wooden handicrafts of India are renowned
for beauty, durability and utility. Wooden handicrafts include
furniture, utensils, boxes, beads, finely carved figurines, accessories
etc.


