{"product_id":"rosewood-inlay-mo35","title":"Mysore Rosewood Inlay – The Playful Panda","description":"\u003cp\u003e“The Playful Panda” is a charming Mysore Rosewood Inlay artwork depicting a stylised panda in a relaxed, playful pose. The rounded form, expressive face, and outstretched limbs give the composition a light-hearted character, while the natural variation of the wood makes each section visually distinctive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe panda is constructed from carefully selected pieces of naturally coloured wood. Deep brown and near-black timber defines the ears, limbs, eye patches, and outer body, while pale cream wood forms the face and central body. Additional honey, golden, reddish-brown, and muted grey pieces create subtle variation around the figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artwork uses a deliberately simplified and graphic interpretation of the panda. Its rounded head, small expressive eyes, gentle smile, and relaxed pose create an approachable character rather than a strictly realistic wildlife representation. This gives the piece a contemporary decorative quality while retaining the craftsmanship of traditional wood inlay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe background is formed from richly figured natural wood with pronounced horizontal grain patterns. Rather than functioning simply as a flat backdrop, the grain creates an organic landscape around the panda and provides a strong contrast against the lighter central figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe natural grain of the wood is an important part of the composition. Variations in colour, grain direction, figuring, and texture can be seen across both the panda and the surrounding surface. The artist uses these inherent characteristics of the timber to create tonal variation and visual depth without relying on painted colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is centred around the panda, with its limbs extending outward and creating a sense of movement within the otherwise calm rectangular surface. The contrast between the dark and light woods makes the figure immediately recognisable, while the warm surrounding timber maintains visual harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated using the traditional Mysore Rosewood Inlay technique, the artwork demonstrates the process of selecting, cutting, shaping, fitting, and finishing individual pieces of wood to form a larger pictorial composition. The natural colours and grain patterns of different woods become the primary artistic elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMysore Rosewood Inlay is a traditional handicraft associated with Mysuru, Karnataka, renowned for detailed compositions created through intricate wood-inlay craftsmanship. The technique allows the natural character of the timber to remain visible while being transformed into figurative and decorative imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated by artist Mohan, “The Playful Panda” combines traditional Indian wood-inlay craftsmanship with a contemporary, character-driven wildlife subject. Its simplified form and expressive personality make it particularly approachable compared with more detailed naturalistic wildlife compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its warm wooden palette, playful subject, and tactile natural grain, “The Playful Panda” works especially well as a decorative piece for a living room, study, children's room, library, creative workspace, or curated collection of handcrafted Indian 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":55100223881535,"sku":"MO35","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/6727\/7631\/files\/MO35.jpg?v=1786626887","url":"https:\/\/merikatha.com\/products\/rosewood-inlay-mo35","provider":"Meri Katha ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}