Wooden Handicrafts have been part of the human habitat since the evolution of man.  Wood adds a warmth charm and an elegant romance to every environment be it your office, home of a commercial establishment. Wooden artifacts give you a wholesome feeling of being connected to the Earth and your roots. Take a good look around you and you shall see that you are surrounded by wood all around you. The story of wood is like a warm cup of milk from your mother’s kitchen. So pickup that mug and let us pour that warmth into your heart and soul.

A Brief History of Wooden Handicrafts

Wood has been part of every ancient civilization. It has probably been around centuries before civilization from hunting clubs to canes ad wooden hunting tools were the first tools to be used. Wood is easy to carve and shape so ancient artisans used stone tools to make them. With the passage of time, and the improvement of tools, wood work became more elegant, stylish and complex.  It evolved into and art and a culture within itself. Who cannot fall in love with the complexities and the uniqueness of Baroque, the simple elegance and class of Colonial or the lavish elegance of Victorian

Why Choose Wooden Handicrafts for Your Home?

Wood is a good way to stay connected to your roots, culture and ethnicity. wood has been connected to culture and religion since time immemorial be it the Sandals of god to the Altars and the book holders of religious texts. Wood adds a note of elegance and affluence to any environment. Wood plays with your senses the aromas of Pine, Citrus Mahogany Teak and brighten any day no matter how somber the mood.

Timeless Appeal
Wood never goes out of style. Those wooden utensils or wood art that adorns your wall brings a rustic and romantic warmth to your environment. Each piece is unique due to its handcrafting, wood, grain and finish

Durability
Wood lasts for centuries if maintained and manages with a little care it is an asset which increases in value with the passage of time.

Sustainability
With the passage of time wood cutting has become sustainable and environment friendly. From Sustainable wood agriculture to wood recycling new techniques make wood and ecofriendly material of choice

Wooden Handicraft Products for Your Kitchen

Cutting Boards
Hardwood cutting boards are stylish and food friendly. They have no harmful materials or coating and are The safest choice.

Wooden Utensils
From bowls, plates to spoons, ladles, churners and much more, wooden utensils bring warmth to your kitchen are surface friendly, well insulated and safe to use

Serving Trays
Bring warmth and class into hospitability. They show your guests that you care. They come in many shapes and sizes with elegant design, carving and engraved unique style

Coasters
Wooden coasters add a charm to hospitality. They show that you care and are meticulous and they protect your wood

Spice Racks
Wood and spice have intermingled for centuries, Spice racks make your kitchen look rustic and class they help organize your kitchen with panache.

Wooden Handicraft Products for Your Home

Furniture
Wooden Furniture is in a class of its own, be it that comfortable sofa, that cozy rocking chair to those sturdy exquisite tables. 

Wall Art and Clocks
Wooden wall art has n essence of timelessness. Be it that intricately carved mirror to that Victorian grandfather or cuckoo clock, the aura they create is unparalleled adding depth and dimension to the room.

Decorative Items
Wooden figurines, sculptures, candle stands each have a story to tell adding that timeless charm and that romance of a bygone era. The make the room come alive and create a twinkle in any eye.

Storage Solutions
Who knows what treasures are hidden in that wooden chest or the master behind that bureau.

Incorporating Wooden Handicrafts into Interiors

Fabric Wood Interplay
The mix of wood and fabric plays with the senses to create an exquisite Checkered, Hazed. Bohemian, Vibrant, or Pastel Hued ambience that will add elegance to any interior

Old world Style
The use of Mahogany, Oak and Walnut, darker wood finishes, in Victorian, French, Baroque other old world styles add a certain timelessness to the room. They create the essence of a bygone era

Contemporary Twist
Modern geometric shapes and functional units like table in table, corner units ad tall mantles add a modern touch to the environment. It involves simple edges corners and low key plain fabric for that minimalistic appeal.

Caring for Wooden Handicrafts.
It is important to keep our wooden handicrafts clean and well maintained. They can be cleaned with a dry or damp cloth. Excess water, heat or cold is not good. Do not keep hot/ cold or wet objects directly on the wood use coasters, table cloths runners etc.

They must be polished when required. This helps the wood retain its natural grain and last a long time.

The Art of Choosing the Right Wooden Handicrafts

Know Your Wood Types
Hard woods like oak, Walnut, Teak etc. have durability with elegance but are also heavy and bulky. Softer woods like Pine, Birch, Cedar etc. come in many colors are often aromatic are lighter less bulky.

Paint or Polish
Wood can be both painted or polished. Paint is more durable and can add a dash of color to your environment. Polish however is more elegant and has more depth has many shades and finishes

Carvings and engravings and embellishments
Carving styles moldings and engraving add a certain character to the artifact. There are many styles from Baroque o Victorian to French and many more which add a different perspective to your room

The Function and Fit

Why do you want it?

It is important to first identify what it is you are looking for in an a wooden handicraft, make sure the handicraft fits that need. (make sure the drawers work, the accessories are there and the other nitty grittys).

The fit

 It is important to ensure that a handicraft fits into room and the environment.

Don’t overcrowd a room/ area

Make sure the size fits the area/ corner/niche you are thinking if putting it in.

Make sure the colors and style of your interior matches the handicraft.

From whom to buy Supporting Artisans and Small Businesses

It is important to choose the right place to buy.
Large establishments make hundreds of pieced with the same look and feel, so buy from an artisan or a business that supports them so that your handicraft is unique and has a story to tell

Conclusion

A wooden handicraft is the perfect addition to your house. It adds style charm, elegance, class, and a touch of history to your home or establishment. So when you are renovating your home, office, shop or restaurant, or looking to add a little depth and character to an interior, think Wood, think “Desi Kraft”