Design Resource
Traditional Wooden Idols - Puri, Orissa
The Icons of Hindu Deities
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Tools and Raw Materials
The tools that are used for the wooden carving are:-
• Chisel: Chisels are used to carve and give depth to the wood.
• Hammer: It is used to chisel the wood.
• Wooden Block: Blocks of neem trees are used to carve the idols.
• Paint: Enamel colors are used to paint the idols.
• Flat brush: It is used to give a coat of base color.
• Round brush: Thin round brush is used to give minute details on the idols.
