Handcrafted Wood Decor

Complement your home or office decor with this teak wood wall hanging featuring a mosaic of exotic flowers. Symmetrical and rich in detailed curvature, the intricacy of these carvings is a testament to the artisan's expert craftsmanship. A smooth walnut finish is applied, adding to the artistic qualities of this accent piece. Teak is used because it is just soft enough to carve and yet hard enough to last for generations. This durable wood is naturally resistant to wood mites, termites, and other insects. This highly detailed carving is sure to add to your home decor for years to come. Measures 11. 5 inches high x 11. 5 inches wide ...

The vivid expression on this horse as it struggles to stand up is impressive. Nyoman Karsa brings suar wood to life as he carves the sculpture by hand. Expert in equine themes, Karsa's detailed definition of the horse's muscles, main, and face evidence his status as a master carver. About the Artist: Nyoman Karsa learned woodcarving from his father and the senior artists of his village. 'I have had my own work shop since 1987,' he says. 'I usually carve sculptures from ebony, suar, crocodile, and hibiscus woods. Each wood has specific characteristics of color, durability, and aroma. Some of my pieces deal with traditional dances, the stories of Ramayana ...

Crafted by hand, this sleek vase is shaped from mango wood. A single lotus leaf confers a peaceful beauty to the design. It comes from Thailand's Saifon. About the Artist: Saifon's family works in wood carving and furniture. 'Working with wood isn't difficult for a specialist like my father, but an innovative variety of designs is necessary and I create my own. We specialize in mango wood, which requires a special treatment. When the piece is smooth enough, I carve and decorate it. The final step is painting. Depending on the finishing style and the natural wood hue, a piece can take as long as six days to finish.'The Saifon ...

Buddha sits on a lotus throne meditating in enviable inner peace. His inspiring presence is richly detailed, with every fold of his cloak and lotus petal marked with admirable expertise. Master carver Wayan Rendah highlights his reverence for the Buddhist faith with a captivating sono wood sculpture. About the Artist: Wayan Rendah's father began teaching him to sculpt when he was a boy. 'Balinese woodcarving touches me very deeply. I have learned a variety of arts in Bali, such as gamelan dance, but carving a piece of wood gives me an incomparable sensation,' he says. 'After I finished school, I studied further because I needed more experience, and the tools ...

Extended outwards in honest welcome, this hand of gold mimics Buddha‘s greetings. Ning Charoensri carves this rain tree wood piece inspired by ancient depictions of the great spiritual teacher. Painted gold to honor Buddha‘s divine origin, the statuette also serves as a business card holder. Thailand is a predominantly Buddhist nation, filled with breathtaking ancient temples, pagodas and other architectural wonders constructed to worship the Buddha. In Thailand images of the Buddha play an important role beyond mere decoration. They are traditionally placed within the home in special locations, such as shrines or pedestals, to help facilitate everyday religious worship. About the ...

Gazing curiously at her owner, a cat seems to ask questions with her golden eyes. Nengah Sudarsana carves the beautiful kitty from Balinese albesia wood and realistically adds color by hand. The lifelike statuette seems to purr. About the Artist: "From an early age I loved natural things -- plants, animals, birds or sea life. When I was still quite young I knew I had an ability to translate nature into artful things of beauty. Although I have no formal art training and work purely from my own inspiration and intuition, I know what looks good and what doesn‘t look right in a carving. I particularly want to create wildlife ...

Sitting on its hind legs, a Siamese cat covers its eyes with its paws to see no evil. Vivid and endearing, the cat is carved by hand from albesia wood by self-taught artist Nengah Sudarsana. He paints the sculpture with acrylics, achieving a lively representation of the cat. About the Artist: "From an early age I loved natural things -- plants, animals, birds or sea life. When I was still quite young I knew I had an ability to translate nature into artful things of beauty. Although I have no formal art training and work purely from my own inspiration and intuition, I know what looks good and what doesn‘t ...

Masterfully carving sese wood, Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng depicts an oponko, Akan for "horse." The handsome animal grazes calmly, each sleek contour polished to perfection. The Akan people live in southern Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire. About the Artist: "I studied business and worked for many years in the field, but I wasn't satisfied. In 1984 I was introduced to the carving profession by my cousin who was a carver and also a professional teacher. He taught me how to carve for about a year, which seemed to come naturally to me. I then started a full-time professional carving career late in 1985. I have been carving on my own ever since. ...