Wood Carving of Kerala

The exquisite workmanship of Keralite artisans is reflected through the unique wood carvings of Kerala. Kerala boasts of its rich woodcarving tradition since the yesteryears.

The best

wood carving

style of Kerala is exhibited in the architecture of Kerala Temples, Churches, other religious shrines and the palatial mansions of Kerala. The ‘mandapam' of the Mahadeva Temple near Thiruvananthapuram, is a spellbinding tour de force in wood.

The ornate woodwork in the ceilings and windows of ancient houses of Kerala speak volumes about the expertise of Keralite wood artistisans.

In Kerala massive figures with prominent and overstated features are carved in sandal wood, rosewood, cedar wood and teak. Travancore in the southern part of Kerala is renowned for its extra-ordinary

wood carving

. The style showcases intricately carved features. The furniture display floral motifs and carvings of peacocks, parrots with the backdrop of epic settings. The stands or legs of the tables have the carving of Vyali, a mythological character that resembles a dragon.

Presently elephants of varied size and forms, ornately carved in wood with detailed artistic work are also available in Kerala. You can shop for other items that are carved in wood such as figurines of animals, birds, mythological characters, Kathakali Characters,lamp stands, candle stands, paper weights, Nettoor jewelry (boxes having brass borders and shaped like a cone) light furniture and so on.

The beautiful artifacts carved in Sandalwood and rosewood is typical of Keralite style and is available only in Kerala.

Decorating your drawing room with these wood carvings of elegant style would certainly beautify and add a distinct quality to your drawing room.

Last Updated on 25 May 2011