Likhai: A journey through the craft of wood carving — The Jugaad Project

The article unfolds the journey of Likhai , a craft of wood carving in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand from a glorified past to a disappearing craft. Likhai, which was once an integral part of communities, is an amalgamation of diverse cultural influences and represents the land and its people.

The wood carving tradition of Uttarakhand is an integral part of the hill society and is also known as LIKHAI, The carving is found on the dwelling, By Attic Architects

Sustaining Spaces of idol-crafting and communities of practice: Seasonality, adaptability, and cultural identities in Kumartuli, Kolkata — The Jugaad Project

World's longest wood carving.

The Disappearing Craft of Likhai

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A polychrome wood figure of Chitipati, Mongolia, 18th century or later, Indian and Himalayan Art, including Masterpieces from the Nyingjei Lam Collection, 2023

The Disappearing Craft of Likhai(Wood Carving) - Voices of Rural India

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Bamboo Crafts Development Projects in Indonesia: Who to Develop? What is to be Developed? — The Jugaad Project