THE art of wood carving is one that has been around for decades, synonymous with the identity of Malays. While it is considered a cottage industry, the craft has a huge growth potential, largely due ...

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An artist works on a piece of artwork at a marketplace in Okahandja, Namibia, on Sept. 20, 2022. Namibian artists are maximizing wood carving tradition to preserve cultural heritage and access bigger ...

ISLAMABAD: Wood carving, a unique form of art displayed on doors and windows, is dying fast. Practiced since ancient times, especially in Swat, Punjab and Kashmir, wood carving can be traced back to ...

Perhaps because it neighbours the ancient civilisation of Gandhara, traditional wood-carving is still popular in Rawalpindi, where craftsmen prefer hand-carved wooden products. However many machines ...

PINE RIVER — Balsam Moon Preserve is offering Wooden Spoon Carving 101 from 1-5 p.m. March 15. Instructor Mike Austad of rural Pine River has been carving spoons for about 10 years, along with a ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Whether for the creation of tools or just a fun DIY art project, carving and whittling wood is a pretty accessible hobby. While it takes time ...