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The hand painted square wooden table from Kishangarh carries a beautiful picture of the royal couple riding on the back of the bejeweled elephant. A royal subordinate accompanies them on the other elephant.
The table has an inbuilt drawer to keep coasters, petite boxes etc. While, the four arm sturdy base supports this detachable unit.
About woodcraft of Kishangarh
Kishangarh is known for its exquisite hand painted furniture executed in wood. The furniture stands out for the use of traditional miniature motifs, which were traditionally executed on silk or other fine cloth and used as curtains and drapery. The raw materials are locally available. The wood used is babool (acacia arabica), shisham (rosewood) or aam (mango), which is brought cut to size in the market. Usually, the work involves simple construction----turning, cutting and joining. The painting is done after finishing the furniture. A varnished coat follows it to give a smooth finish to the product.
The main furniture items, which are produced, include detachable chairs, stools, chowkis, low tables, sofas, large tables, and a variety of small boxes and containers
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