Antique Finish Golden Mirror Frame Screw Pine Craft of Kerala "Play is all a child

"Play is all a child does for work"

and it is believed that women in the Mithila region used to paint the walls of their homes with these intricate designs during auspicious occasions

The art form is used to decorate floors and walls of the Puja room (place of worship) and entrance of homes and practiced by many communities of the region

to create the detailed designs and patterns on the wooden surface

such as beeswax or lacquer

Antique Finish Golden Mirror Frame Screw Pine Craft of Kerala "Play is all a childSaharanpur, a city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, is renowned for its exquisite wooden craftwork. While modern machinery is used for some processes, many artisans in Saharanpur still employ traditional hand tools and techniques, passing down their skills through generations. Saharanpur has a rich history of wooden craftsmanship that dates back centuries. It was patronized by various rulers and empires, including the Mughals and British.