{"product_id":"rosewood-inlay-mo37","title":"Mysore Rosewood Inlay – Panda Behind the Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003e“Panda Behind the Tree” is a playful Mysore Rosewood Inlay composition depicting a stylised panda partially hidden behind the trunk of a tree. The panda's curious face peeks out from one side of the trunk while its body and limbs wrap around the tree, creating a charming sense of interaction between the animal and its surroundings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe panda is constructed from contrasting pieces of naturally coloured wood. Pale cream timber forms the face and body, while deep brown and near-black wood defines the ears, eyes, limbs, and characteristic markings. The use of contrasting natural woods makes the panda immediately recognisable while giving the simplified figure a strong graphic quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tree forms the dominant vertical element of the composition. A substantial piece of richly figured dark wood creates the trunk, extending beyond the upper edge of the artwork and dividing the composition into two visual areas. The panda's body appears to emerge from behind it, while its dark limbs wrap around the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe playful pose is the defining feature of the artwork. Rather than presenting the panda as a conventional wildlife subject, the artist captures it in an intimate and slightly whimsical interaction with the tree. The partially concealed face adds an element of curiosity and gives the composition a sense of movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe background consists of warm golden and honey-coloured wood, with horizontal grain patterns creating a simple natural setting. Subtle variations in the grain provide texture across the surface while maintaining enough visual simplicity for the panda and tree to remain the primary subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe natural grain of the wood is integral to the composition. Different pieces display variations in colour, grain direction, figuring, and texture, allowing the artist to create tonal differences across the panda, tree, and background. The grain is particularly prominent in the tree trunk, giving it an organic and tactile appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition also demonstrates the decorative possibilities of simplified silhouettes. The rounded forms of the panda contrast with the strong verticality of the tree, while the dark and light wood pieces establish a clear visual hierarchy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated using the traditional Mysore Rosewood Inlay technique, the artwork involves the careful selection, cutting, shaping, fitting, and finishing of individual pieces of wood to create the final image. Instead of relying on painted colour, the artist uses the naturally occurring tones and grain patterns of different woods to construct the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMysore Rosewood Inlay is a traditional handicraft associated with Mysuru, Karnataka, renowned for detailed pictorial compositions created through intricate wood-inlay craftsmanship. The technique transforms naturally varied timber into figurative and decorative imagery while retaining its inherent material character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated by artist Mohan, “Panda Behind the Tree” combines traditional Indian wood-inlay craftsmanship with a contemporary and approachable wildlife subject. The panda's playful interaction with the tree gives the artwork a gentle, character-driven quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its warm golden background, strong natural wood textures, and charming subject, “Panda Behind the Tree” works particularly well as a decorative artwork 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":55100223947071,"sku":"MO37","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/6727\/7631\/files\/MO37.jpg?v=1786626871","url":"https:\/\/merikatha.com\/products\/rosewood-inlay-mo37","provider":"Meri Katha ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}