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Mysore Sandalwood Carving
TownMysore
StateKarnataka
Craft typeWoodwork
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An intricate relief-carving tradition using fragrant sandalwood, producing deities, mythological panels and decorative boxes prized as much for their lingering scent as their craftsmanship.
Did you know? A well-made Mysore sandalwood carving can retain its natural fragrance for decades — unlike most wood carving traditions, the scent of the material is considered as much a mark of quality as the carving itself.