Mysore Rosewood Inlay

Mysore Rosewood inlay is a craft where the upper surface of the rosewood is scooped out in the desired designs and natural wood of different colours is inlaid in the hollow spaces to form beautiful pictures. Mysore Rosewood carving was in existence as early as 1800 A.D. The mausoleum door at Srirangapatna and similar doors of Amba Vilas of Mysore Palace are attributed to the workmanship of its artisans. In 1914, a casket and a photo frame inlaid with ivory were sent for display at the British Empire Exhibition and it bagged a gold medal.