
Handcrafted
wooden bowls are appropriate for traditional and contemporary homes.
Woodworking techniques are employed to create beautiful and utilitarian
wooden bowls. The flawless design and the finish make wood bowls a highly
sought-after kitchen accessory.
Wooden bowls are used to serve and store snacks, dry fruits, fruits, salads
etc. Wooden bowls are also available with exotically carved wooden lids.
Made mostly out of Sheesham wood, the wooden bowls are often veneered or
inlaid with designs and attractive banding.
During the festive season, wooden bowls act as attractive gift boxes.
Wooden bowls are also an integral part of corporate gift hampers.
Woods Used
Highly-skilled artisans handcraft the wooden bowls out of
- » Maple: It is a finely textured wood variety with
immense strength and hardness. It machines well with moderate shrinkage.
- » Cherry: Being close-grained, this type of hardwood
resists warping and shrinking. The wood has a distinct feature of
reddening, when exposed to sunlight. It ages well and is extensively
used in making of wooden furniture.
- » Walnut: It is a very strong and finely textured
hardwood. The lumber resists shrinking and warping and is very easy to
work with.
- » Red oak: It is an exclusive variety of hardwood. Oak
possesses good bending qualities in addition to its durability. It
finishes well and resists moisture absorption.
- » Rosewood: It is very hard and has a dark reddish brown
color. It is fragrant and close grained. It is hard to work and takes
high polish .
- » 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 and easily carved.
Sizes
Wooden bowls came in three sizes :
Large size having diameter of
15'' ;
Medium size having diameter of 12'';
Small size
having diameter of 10''.
Designs
Wooden bowls are embellished with carves lace work, brass inlay work, white
inlay work and paintings. Floral patterns and motifs form the main themes of
inlay work. Exotic wooden bowls made of Sheesham wood are artistically
designed with floral brass inlay work on the rims and the outer walls. For
traditional and coeval homes handcrafted wooden bowls are the best option.
They look beautiful as well as are utilitarian items. This kitchen accessory
is in demand always. Exotic carving of wooden lids are available in wooden
bowls. They are inlayed with artistic designs and paintings. They are
wonderful gifts. They can be a part of corporate gift halters.
Textures and Finish
Wooden bowls are artistically designed using floral patterns or brass inlay
work. Over the outer walls and rims of bowl carving is done. They have
smooth texture. They are mostly hand finished. Common finishes used on
wooden bowls are :
- » Natural wood finish
- » White inlay finish
- » Varnish
- » Shellac
- » High-gloss finish
Manufacturing Areas
Wooden bowls are manufactured in Uttar Pradesh, Orissa, Rajasthan, Gujarat,
Kashmir, West Bengal.
Export Market
Wooden bowls are much in demand the world over.