Wood Carving of Leh, Ladakh

Architectural, Interior Crafts, Wood

Wood Carving of Leh, Ladakh

This craft is practiced in the Wanla and Cjoglamasar districts of Leh. Items ranging from folding tables called choktse, wooden pot called fehpur, tea mixing pot called gurgur, larger tables, cupboards, ritual bowls, cup with lids to printing blcoks are produced under this craft-form.The tools required for this process are tool box called zagham, sandpaper called kapsack, sharpening tool called jandar, chisels,saw,measuring tape and gouges.

 

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