History
Wood carving in Kerala ranges from temple doors and brackets to furniture and decorative panels. Hard and soft woods are worked into floral, figurative, and geometric motifs.
Visual & Traditional Arts
Wood Carving
Relief and sculptural carving for temples, homes, and furniture.
About
Wood carving in Kerala ranges from temple doors and brackets to furniture and decorative panels. Hard and soft woods are worked into floral, figurative, and geometric motifs.
Category
Visual & Traditional Arts
Type
Woodcraft
Notes
Temple and domestic carved wood
Where to see
Temple workshops and craft studios
Origin district
Craft and visual-art centres across Kerala.
Community/tradition
Artisan families and craft communities.
Costume
Not a stage costume form; makers work in workshop or studio dress.
Makeup
Not applicable.
Musical instruments
Not applicable.
Performance occasions
Temple workshops and craft studios.
Famous artists
Traditional artisan families and revival craftspeople.
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