Jammu and Kashmir Walnut Wood Items

Jammu and Kashmir, encircled by the lofty Himalayan ranges is a picture perfect state that abounds in cultural potpourri. Jammu and Kashmir shopping is very much in vogue with tourists and the exquisite handicrafts have attracted legions of aficionados. Amongst the various handicraft products, Jammu and Kashmir Walnut Wood Items hold a special place.

The rare walnut wood with its rich brown texture is used to make a multitude of artifacts. The unique feature of the walnut tree is that no part of it is ever wasted. While the delicious fruit is plucked and eaten, the branches, twigs, roots and trunks. The color changes from pale brown in the branches to a deeper chocolate shade in the trunks.

Of all the paraphernalia made out of walnut wood, the one's made of the wood from the roots are the priciest. Ornate jewelry boxes, salad and nut bowls, trays, photo frames, caskets, cigar, handkerchief and collar boxes and furniture are some of the exquisite handicrafts that are made from the fine walnut wood.

One of Kashmir's premier cottage industries, relief woodcarving works are found in plenitude in the state. Elaborate woodworks adorn the doors, windows and walls of traditional Kashmiri homes. Floral motifs predominate the choice of design pattern.

Another popular trend setter of Jammu and Kashmir Walnut Wood Items are the wickerwork industries, an antiquarian tradition. The walnut wood from different parts of the tree is used to carve out archetypal baskets, furniture and of course the legendary houseboats where tourists visiting the Dal Lake halt for a night, to sleep cozily cradled on the gently rocking boat.