GiTAGGED® Mysore Rose Wood Inlay – Elephant Family (36*12) Inches

History

Rosewood carving has been in existence since 1800 A.D. The Mausoleum Door at Srirangapatna during the period of the Tipu sultan and the doors of Amba Vilas of Mysore Palace signify the heritage of the Craft. In 1914, the Craft form won a Gold medal at the British Empire exhibition.

The meticulous process of carving on dark rich rosewood is a diverse craft with an exciting range of work that is the result of many years of dedicated practice of the Artisans in the Royal city of Mysore.

Making process

The raw materials used in this craft are :

1. Rosewood
2. Yellowwood
3. Ebony
4. Pathangadamara
5. Colorful Acrylic Sheets

White plastic pieces and stag horn are used now a days in place of ivory for inlay. Bee wax is one of the main elements used for polishing.

Themes

A wide range of inlay wall decoration panels portraying mythological scenes, natural scenes, village life, birds, animals, solid wood figures, dressing tables etc. are manufactured.

Mysore Rosewood Inlay has been Conferred with the Geographical Indications (GI) Status by Government of India in 2006 with the GI Number 24.