Rose Wood In Kerala

The large number of temples scattered throughout and the door, windows and ceilings of most of the ancient houses are testimonial of the high level of craftsmanship and tradition of Rosewood carving.

Statutory and relief work were of a high order of perfection in wood craft. The main theme of carving in those days were drawn out of mythology.

With the cessation of the temple building activities in the state by 18th century and urged by the necessities of the modern society, the ancient wood craft of Kerala took a surprisingly new form to carve items like Elephant, Tiger, Deers etc.

In different poses to suit as paper weight, book ends, lamp stands etc. Decorative furniture also produced in large quantities besides the individual to suit to figures with realistic appeal of different tastes.