Metal Inlay In Wood Laminated Wood In Kerala

The laminated wood craft originated in and around Ernakulam District in Kerala around 1975. Rosewood, Plywood, Whitewood and brass metal pieces are the main raw materials used in the craft.

The rosewood and whitewood are cut into required sizes and pasted on the plywood pieces according to the various designs by using araldite as adhesive.

After drying, the entire piece is fixed into the lathe machine for turning. Generally sheenlac is used for final polishing.

The brass metal pieces are fixed in different designs to make the final product ready. The product rare include Anjali Face, Dancing Lady, Peacock, Candle Stand, Star Wheel, Kathakali Heads, Wheel of Furniture, Key Stand and Butterfly etc.