The majestic statue of Lord Krishna; the supreme one, a deity of divine love, the bliss of life, happiness and contentment is carved out of seasoned Kadam wood. Playing the flute; symbolizing human heart which the Lord loves to play upon with his mystical music, Lord Krishna reflects serenity and calmness. Master Craftsman has hand-carved Lord Krishna over double heightened pedestal with a beautiful backdrop of entwined vines and heads a crown of flowers and peacock feathers. Adorned with garland and beautiful ornaments, Lord Krishna statue is an exclusive artifact of Indian wood carving artform.
About This Art
The wooden handicraft has flourished in India since the Indus Valley civilization. It has been a prominent art which is evident from the fact that the land is blessed with vast varieties of trees.
This is a highly evolved form of Wood Carving and is most popularly done on Kadam Wood. While making a statue, The Master Craftsman conjures the image from seasoned kadam wood. He carves the sculpture by hand with admirable detail all around . The figures and statues are near perfect and almost life like.