{"product_id":"rosewood-inlay-mo08","title":"Mysore Rosewood Inlay – Elephant Family in the Wilderness","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis magnificent “Elephant Family in the Wilderness” is a handcrafted example of Mysore Rosewood Inlay, portraying a group of elephants moving through a richly detailed woodland landscape. The composition brings together adult elephants and younger calves, surrounded by trees, grasses, distant hills, and a pair of zebras in the background, creating a lively scene inspired by the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe elephants form the central focus of the artwork, with their expressive faces, large ears, curved tusks, trunks, and textured bodies carefully defined through contrasting tones of wood. The smaller elephants positioned alongside the adults add depth and a sense of a family group, while the surrounding trees and layered landscape establish a broad wilderness setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artwork showcases the distinctive Mysore Rosewood Inlay technique, in which the surface of rosewood is carefully scooped out according to the design and pieces of natural wood in different colours are fitted into the recessed areas to create detailed pictorial compositions. The natural colour, grain, and tonal variation of the wood contribute directly to the appearance of the finished artwork. Mysore Rosewood Inlay is a GI-registered handicraft of Karnataka and is traditionally associated with Mysuru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWildlife and natural scenery provide an important subject for this form of wood inlay, allowing artists to translate animals, vegetation, and landscapes into detailed compositions through the natural character of different woods. The use of multiple wood tones in this artwork gives the elephants, trees, terrain, and distant animals a layered and dimensional appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated by artist Mohan, this piece demonstrates considerable attention to detail in the rendering of the elephants and their surrounding environment. The irregular silhouette of the wooden panel further distinguishes the artwork, giving the composition a sculptural quality while retaining the pictorial character of traditional inlay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA distinctive statement piece for a living room, study, library, office, or heritage-inspired interior, this artwork brings together Indian craftsmanship, wildlife imagery, natural wood textures, and the enduring character of Mysore Rosewood Inlay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium: Wood (wood marquetry )- Inspired by Mysore rosewood Inlay. Base- Water resistant ply | Frame: without frame | Time required for making: 45 days\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meri Katha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55100222800191,"sku":"MO08","price":34000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/6727\/7631\/files\/MO08.png?v=1786810933","url":"https:\/\/merikatha.com\/products\/rosewood-inlay-mo08","provider":"Meri Katha ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}