Wood Carvings of Rajasthan

Rajasthan is famed for its exquisite woodcraft. Hand carved wooden screens, friezes and jharokas (windows) of latticework or Jali, furniture (cabinets, stools, chairs, tables and cupboards) and house hold items (boxes, picture frames, spoons and ladles) are made of wood. Barmer, Jodhpur, Kishangarh and Shekhawati regions have all their unique styles of furniture making. The miniature paintings embossed sleek tables and chairs of Barmer have made a name for themselves while the quaint Jodhpur pieces lend an olde worlde charm to the homes. Ornate designing and intricate patterns provide these furniture a rich and opulent look.

Fragrant and aesthetic, sandalwood carvings come in a wide range of themes. The articles range from key chains and paper knives to decorative figures.

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