Hand crafted furniture is made in many states each of which is unique in style. As in UP, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punjab, There are wood carved, wood painted, wood turned furniture. Rose wood furniture with inlay is made in Karnataka. There is also cane and bamboo furniture made in almost every state.
Overview of Techniques involved
1. Sourcing and Transporting raw materials and creation of wax model
- Metal
- Tools and accessories
2. Wood turning
- The individual components are made by turning the teak wood on a lathe.
3. Shaping and contouring
- The craftsman deftly uses chisels and gouges to shape the wood and achieves symmetric and even contours.
4. Coloring & ornamentation
- The craftsmen then maps the ornamental patterns free-hand, matching them perfectly.
5. Assembling and packing
- The various parts are then assembled.