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Owls play hide and seek on a tree trunk in this endearing sculpture by Chander Kant. He carves the expressive kadam wood sculpture by hand, detailing the owl's bodies with jali. This legendary wood art is carved on the surface of the wood, leaving the core of the wood visible through the openwork.
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Cet hibou est magnifiquement travaill?, il est adorable avec son petit. Il nest pas tout ? fait identique ? la photo, c est normal car chaque pi?ce est unique, mais autant attachant. Joli travail.
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Love this necklace. I purchased this as a Christmas present for my wife. Very much looking forward to giving it to her.
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Like the wood carving. Light weight. Attractive
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You can find our wood jali sculpture 'Hide and Seek' by Chander Kant in sculpture categories such as Animal Themed Sculpture, Jali Sculpture, Nature Sculpture and Wood Sculpture. Enjoy exploring these sections for other Novica treasures.
Preserving Traditions
Chander's family members have been carvers for generations. He grew up watching his father, uncle and other relatives carve but it is his grandfather who taught him. His family has a small workshop that produces wood jewelry and other carvings using chisels and traditional hand tools. Chander regularly conducts workshops and other educational training sessions for thousands of artisans from all over India. He is dedicated to preserving wood carving and other traditional Indian arts. He is a prominently recognized artisan and has received numerous awards.
Caring for Children
Chander provides for his two children and is determined to give them every opportunity to succeed in life.
Microcredit Financing
Chander Kant has received a $1200 microcredit loan with 0% interest.
Enabling Education
Chander provides for the education of his two children.
"Carving has been a family tradition passed on from one generation to another. Dad taught me at the family workshop, but formally speaking, my grandfather was my teacher."
"I learned my craft from my father. As a child I used to watch my dad and uncle craft beautiful sculptures. Everyone used to work at home... read more