Kitchen accessories are graceful, refined and elegant interior of the kitchen. They add style and class. They are durable and yet gentle on all surfaces, either on a sticky surface or non sticky surface. They help in adding longevity to cookware items also.

"Wooden kitchen accessories" due to their characteristics like lightweight , elegant and fine finish are front-runners and favorite in the kitchen. Wooden accessories are also healthier when compared with their steel and plastic counterparts because bacteria simply thrive on metal and plastic.

Types of wooden kitchen accessories

• Wooden Bowls
• Wooden Cutting Boards
• Wooden Forks
• Wooden Oven Rack Pullers
• Wooden Salad Hands
• Wooden Scoops
• Wooden Spoons
• Wooden Trays

Types of wood
It is a recognition that “ Elegance and beauty of wooden work can't be replaced by anything”. The kitchen accessories are adorned with various inlayed carvings such as lace work , painting etc. They are made from various types of wood such as :

• Maple: It is strong and hard. It has moderate shrinkage and machines well. It is available in fine textures. It is best used for making wooden kitchen accessories.
• Walnut: It resists shrinking and warping. It finishes well. It is fine textured, strong and easy to work.
• Shesham: It is a rich medium brown wood with deep grains. It is a part of the rosewood family. The wood variety is highly durable, easily carved and is exclusively used for making kitchen accessories , almirahs and cabinets.

Wooden kitchen accessories are not very expensive. Now , they are also available in various online stores . They give your kitchen an ethnic, lovely and attractive look. They are crafted and made in finest wood therefore there beauty also remains forever.

Types of finish
Wood finishes are clear, protective coatings applied on the surface of wood. It provides durability to wood. It also adds sheen to the finished product. The types of finishes and sheen used are :

• Varnish: It is one of the most durable finishes. The level of protection increases with each additional coat. It acts as a smooth, glossy finish. Varnish is usually combined with polyurethane for extended durability and protectiveness of the finish.
  
  
• Lacquer: It is one of the darker finishes. It is flexible, durable, and easy to maintain. Regular lacquer dries very quickly, and spray guns can be used to finish with lacquer.
  
  
• Shellac: It is a natural resin. It has an alcohol base and gives a dark finish. It dries very fast and is less likely to collect dust. It is available in two forms - flaked and liquid. Both should be mixed with alcohol to acquire a thin consistency. Shellac is a fairly durable finish, but not as durable as lacquer or varnish.
  
  
• High-gloss: It is the shiniest sheen used . It is durable as well as washable. It is used to accent surfaces.
  
  
• Semi-gloss: It is less shiny sheen used but it is durable and washable.

Manufacturing areas in India
Wooden kitchen accessories are manufactured at different places especially at Orissa , Gujarat , Rajasthan , West bengal , Kashmir and Uttar Pradesh.