Design Resource
Sandalwood Carving - Sagara
The Craft of Wood Carving
by
Mahesh, Tushar Barman and Antony William
Products
The elegant Sandalwood products are carved by skilled artisans with great passion. Many of the masterpieces are made for royal families of Mysore palace and for Government organizations. The final products include photo frame, boxes, Jewelry box, art figures, Mantapam-used to place idols of gods, key chain, door carvings, idols of gods and goddesses, book markers, letter cutter, paper weight, candle stand, paper knives, name plate, panels depicting episodes of nature, mythological epics and elephant idols.
Among all products, the typical Sandalwood garland is the unique product made using thin layers of sandalwood. Finished sandalwood products are exported all over India and abroad. Most of the products like idols of deities, chariots, elephants, candle stands and garlands are marketed to Cauvery Emporium in Bangalore. Work is completely based on orders. Jewelry box is carved from fragrant sandalwood in such a way that each side of the box has carved animal and floral motifs.
