Summary: The wood carvings of Thailand are unique because of their very find decoration and lines. This art of wood carvings to make home decorative items with Teak wood, Sal wood, and other kinds of hard wood found in Thailand has been increasing due to large number of exports to various countries.



Thailand is not only the land of beaches, attractions, hotels, resorts, night life of clubs and pubs. The art of Thailand is so unique that a visit to the place improves your artistic tastes a lot. Wood carving is not new thing to Thailand; it has been around for generations. It is not necessary for you to be an expert wood carving critic to appreciate the hand carved wood art from Thailand. The decorative stuff would involuntarily impress you and you won't be able to resist yourself picking up one or two bits and pieces for your home.

Most of the wood carvings and craftsmen in Thailand come from the northern part of the county due to its plentiful hardwood forest which particularly includes teak wood, the most suitable wood for carvings and designing. Though skilled craftsmen are found throughout the country, it is this teak wood craftsmanship which is basically in high demand. Most of the art forms in Thailand are traditional family business. Even the art of wood carvings too is the work of some families where sons learn from their fathers and daughter from their mothers.

The wood carvings of Thailand are unique because of their very find decoration and lines. Sometimes artists take more than months to complete one piece of work. It is highly believed when you see the intricate workmanship and the exquisite carved designs. This impressive work is usually carried on planks of raw timber which is basically teak. They use some other wood quality too, but the fineness of teak wood carving is unmatchable. The designs are first drawn on the surface of the timber and then using a mallet, some range of specialized chisels artists carve the drawing to make it come to life size. You will find fine and deep carvings of statues of Lord Buddha, animals like elephant, fishes, birds and others. Carvings of scenic beauty and villages are find position in this art. Other bountiful items of wood carvings include salad bowls, statues, furniture items, decorative trays, lamp posts, candle sticks and others.

You can find the hand carved wood art from Thailand in most parts of the country and its local markets. They are mostly sold by street vendors or the artisans themselves through special galleries, shops or stores. You would be amazed to see the huge collection of life size statues of Buddha, elephants, tigers and other animals in display which would make perfect decorative items for your office, home or other living spaces like garden studios.

Today most of the items of wood carvings of Thailand are available online. They are offered by various wood work studios that have a team of skilled artisans preparing some of the best wood carving items. There is not end to designs and subject matter of such wood carvings, but Lord Buddha, temples and elephant wood carvings sells the most. Browse a site of such a wood carving craftsmanship and choose a piece for your home or office if you cannot go for a holiday to Thailand this time.