Wooden Carving

All ways which lead one to a reliable Wooden Carving supplier, end at Cashmere Handicrafts. The primary reason behind this is that of our highly distinguished product line up of wooden carvings, fully dedicated to explicit types of decorative wood carvings. The wooden carving or better speaking decorative wood carving of ours has been designed & manufactured keeping in focus the latest trends & traditions. In short we can say, we have successfully placed ourselves in the thick of basal wood carving manufacturers/suppliers from India.

The process of walnut woodcarving is known as dhun hath kaem (walnut wood work) or simply as dhoon kaem (walnut work). The walnut wood carving of Kashmir, employs a process of hand carving done very carefully and delicately in various styles by means of varied tools, fabricated locally depicting forms and motifs that have evolved over a period of centuries. The carving employs a host of motifs that are largely based on the varied flora and fauna of the region. These motifs are used in highly intricate patterns with some stylization which is also reflective of other associated Kashmiri handicrafts. The process is representative of local tradition of carving, evolved over the centuries and transmitted through the usage of both wood as well as stone in architectural as well as sculptural medium. The walnut woodwork represents various facets of carving; from flat to deep relief that employs a subtle three¬dimensional effect. The manufacturing of walnut wood carved products has developed into a highly specialized craft industry on the same lines as many other crafts from this region, with streamlined stages of production. A variety of articles of immense appeal and functional efficiency like trays, bowls, cigarette-boxes, tables, lamps, office screens, chairs, wine cabinets, bed stands and other items of furniture are crafted out of walnut wood in tune with the consumer preferences. The artisans in the craft are capable of carving masterpieces and take the trade to highest of the commercial expectations but some problems of availability of raw material hampers the process. Exports have gone up to Rs. 12.50 crores in 2005-06. The raw material-walnut wood, used in this craft practice is indigenous to Kashmir and in fact, only available in Kashmir within India. It is also one of the few places in the world that it is still widely available. Therefore it can be said that the walnut wood product is a direct resultant of the specific geographical nature of the Jammu and Kashmir and is unique to the region. The walnut woodwork represents various facets of carving; from a single flat layer to 7 layers called undercut that employs a subtle three-dimensional effect. In today's contemporary market, Kashmiri walnut woodcarving is recognizable because of colour and tone of the material (walnut) and its combination with local craftsmanship depicting certain established motifs in a highly intricate and miniaturized form.