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Pictures of Temple Wood-Carvings of TamilNadu, along with a brief write-up are posted right below the following brief introductory passage. Please don’t miss viewing this beautiful craft-form of the culturally vibrant state of Tamilnadu.
The southern part of India has been known for centuries for exquisite wood-carving culture, and the artisans here even today carve various religious and cultural figures on wood. Rainforests in the region provide abundant supply of wood for carving purpose. Poompuhar an ancient port town in Tamil region, is famous for its rich cultural-heritage, primarily for its wood carved sculptures.
Art of Wood-Carving
Sculpting is perhaps one of the oldest techniques of creating artifacts. Throughout human history sculptures have been created using several methods; Wood-Carving being the most prominent among them. Although the metal-carving scores high on the scale for longevity, but wood-carving has been practiced since prehistoric times.
Ancient civilizations of Egypt and Indus Valley made extensive use of Wood-Carving. European settlements in the middle ages have produced scintillating pieces of art carved on wood. Advent of Christianity during early centuries of Common Era experienced a little growth but Wood-Carving culture reached its pinnacle in 12th century AD, when it flourished in the entire continental Europe and Eurasian lands defining the cultures of the regions.
The presence of innumerable wood carved pieces in the temples and historic sites, is the perfect proof to the practise & evolution of wood carving, since ancient times. Another major factor which has influenced the emergence of Wood-Carving, is the geographical availability of appropriate wood to be carved.
More information on Temple Wood Carvings of TamilNadu, with web-links to the sources of the following images of wooden statues, will follow soon. Stay tuned, & please don’t miss the fun of exploring these craft-forms of India.
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Want to buy some of these beautifully carved temple wood carvings sculptures of Tamilnadu for your living room space or Pooja room shelf? Here are some statues posted underneath for your convenient purchase :
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