Kashmir Walnut Wood Carving

Kashmir walnut wood carving is the result of indigenous material and traditional carving techniques characterized by high relief and undercut style of carving of elaborate designs. This is mainly practised in Srinagar. It is representative of local tradition of carving, evolved over centuries and transmitted through the use of both wood as well as stone in architectural and sculptural medium. This carving is the procurement of the raw material i.e walnut wood derived from the walnut tree found only in Kashmir.The colour, grain and sheen of walnut wood are unique. The wood is hard and durable. The designs and motifs carved on walnut wood objects reflect the flora and fauna of Kashmir.