Though Indian handicrafts is around 5000 years old, references of wood carving are found from the vedic age, some 1500 BC. A sculpture, figure or figurine may be formed out of working wood by means of a cutting or carving tool. Some of the basic tools are carving knife, a gouge, the chisel, a mallet, v ad u shape tools and of course the grained or sand paper. The scope of carving depends on the nature of the wood. Commonly used wood for carving includes chestnut, walnut, mahogany and teak. Hardwoods have a longer life and lust. Softer wood is easier to carve. Natural oils of walnut and linseed are used to polish the complete pieces to protect them from lust and moisture.
In India every state has its own specialization in wooden handicrafts. In punjab wooden handicrafts are made with ivory engraving . In uttarpradesh wooden handicrafts are made of carving and brass inlay. Karnataka known for its finest sandalwood is also popularly known as gandhadagudi – the Land of Sandalwood. Each of the sandalwood creation reflects the splendor & grandeur of Indian Traditional Art. The art of sandalwood carving has been practiced in Karnataka for at least a thousand years, and Karnataka is world famous for its exquisitely carved figurines with intricate details. The soft aromatic wood can be delicately carved with ease to create elegant masterpieces.In kerela rose wood is being used for wooden handicrafts.In Himachal beautiful pieces are made of walnut wood.
Current price is: Rs.999.00. Type: Small Laughing Buddha Statue Idol & Figurine Material: Brass Suitable For: Table Dimensions: 3 x 1.5 x 1.5 inch Weight: 300 gm The Small Laughing Buddha Statue, otherwise called the Cheerful Buddha or Hotei, is a notable image of satisfaction, favorable luck, and flourishing. It is accepted to have started in China and is famous all through the world as a brightening thing and a four leaf clover.
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Product Description : Buddhist Statue Decoration Product origin : Boyolali,central Java, Indonesia Key Specifications/Special Features : BRASS dia : 40cm h : 60cm 10kg rose gold and gold Minimum Order Size and Packaging details : Packaging With Wooden Box, Minimum Order Quantity 20 Feet Container
Brass and Bell Metal products of Kamrup are famous for their beauty and strength of form and utility. Brass is an important cottage industry with highest concentration in Hajo while Sarthebari is well known for its bell metal craft. The principal items of brass are Statues of God and Goddess Gold, silver and copper too have formed part of traditional metalcraft in Kamrup Our product range also comprises of Statues & Murtis, and God & Goddess Statues. All in different medium like in Brass, Wood, Different type of Stones and in other metals and in Different Sizes We are specializes in making statues out of sandalwood, stone, metal, and fiberglass
Moulded in copper and gold plated . Wooden cartons.
Buddha sculpture, made of black lava stone Merapi which was sculpted by a master sculptor in Central Java, Indonesia, and can be processed like an antique as needed, the size of high statue is 100 cm, and you can order any size according to your needs, our village near from Borobudur Temple the center of Buddhist temples in the world
Buddha statue Made from pure white marble, hand carved by my family -- Original Source Customise made available.
Material : Brass, Weight : 1 kg , Dimension : 10.2 x 7.6 x 17.8 Centimeters