{"product_id":"rosewood-inlay-mo32","title":"Mysore Rosewood Inlay – The Three Wise Birds","description":"\u003cp\u003e“The Three Wise Birds” is a charming wood-inlay composition featuring three stylised bird figures, each depicted through a distinct gesture that conveys the familiar philosophy of the Three Wise Monkeys. The playful interpretation transforms a well-known symbolic concept into a warm and contemporary wooden artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe three birds are arranged side by side, each expressing a different gesture. The bird on the left covers its ears, the central bird sits peacefully with its eyes closed, and the bird on the right brings its wings together in front of its face. Together, their gestures create a visual interpretation of the familiar principles of hearing no evil, maintaining silence, and cultivating a peaceful state of mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figures are constructed from carefully selected pieces of naturally coloured wood, with soft cream, honey, golden, orange, and muted brown tones used across their bodies, wings, winter caps, scarves, beaks, and feet. Their rounded forms and simplified facial features give the composition a playful and approachable character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rich, dark wooden background provides a strong contrast against the lighter figures. The natural grain running across the background creates additional texture while allowing the three birds to stand out clearly. The contrast between the deep background and lighter inlay pieces gives the artwork a warm, balanced appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe natural grain of the wood is an important part of the composition. Each piece contributes its own colour, texture, and grain direction, creating subtle variations across the figures and their clothing. Rather than using painted colour, the artist uses these natural characteristics of the wood to define individual elements and add depth to the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe horizontal arrangement of the three birds creates a simple and balanced composition. While each figure follows a similar visual structure, their different gestures give each one a distinct personality and establish the narrative of the artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated using the traditional Mysore Rosewood Inlay technique, the artwork demonstrates the precision involved in selecting, cutting, shaping, fitting, and polishing individual pieces of wood to create a complete pictorial composition. The natural colours, grain patterns, and textures of the wood become an integral part of the artistic expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMysore Rosewood Inlay is a traditional handicraft associated with Mysuru, Karnataka, and is known for intricate compositions created by combining pieces of contrasting wood. This technique allows the artist to create detailed imagery while preserving the distinctive character of natural timber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated by artist Mohan, this piece brings together traditional Indian wood-inlay craftsmanship with a playful interpretation of a familiar philosophical theme. The simplified bird forms, expressive gestures, and warm natural palette give the artwork a contemporary character while retaining the tactile quality of handcrafted woodwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its light-hearted subject and natural wooden palette, “The Three Wise Birds” works particularly well as a decorative piece for a living room, study, office, library, children's space, or curated collection of Indian handcrafted art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium: Wood (wood marquetry )- Inspired by Mysore rosewood Inlay. Base- Water resistant ply\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meri Katha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55100223750463,"sku":"MO32","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/6727\/7631\/files\/MO32.jpg?v=1786626911","url":"https:\/\/merikatha.com\/products\/rosewood-inlay-mo32","provider":"Meri Katha ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}