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Inlay Project This project was undertaken by the Export promotion Council for Handicrafts on behalf of the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. The main objectives of this project were as follows: 1. In-depth study of the Karnataka Wood inlay craft and understanding the craft in terms of its problems and ways of further enhancement. 2. Provide technical know-how and internationally marketable designs. 3. Develop prototypes based on these designs, keeping in mind international product standards and specifications and also manufacturing feasibility taking into consideration existing skill and organizational background of each individual craft unit. 4. Suggest operational procedures for running an export-oriented unit for e.g. Production techniques, correspondence and marketing techniques, and preparation of marketing literature. 5. Organizing a workshop with all the participants of the project for introducing the project criteria and explain the salient points about product upgradation and product marketability. The Workshop was held in Mysore, Karnataka at the MultiWood Crafts Complex, Banninantap Extension with the help of Karnataka State Handicrafts Development Corporation Ltd. |
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The participants were manufacturers / exporters of the traditional Mysore wood inlaid products which include mainly large living room and dining room furniture, boxes and wall hangings. The inlay designs used for most of these products are images of Indian mythology and scenes of rural India. The craft at present involves the use of a huge variety of woods of different colors and grain patterns. It also involves large quantities of base wood, which usually is Rosewood or Teak, which act as the main structural support of the product. The process involves initial natural seasoning of the wood, sawing large sections of the base wood and thin sections for the inlay patchwork. Since most of the traditional products are a combination of carving and inlay work, a substantial part of the base wood features hand carvings of old architecture based floral designs and stylized human and animal forms. The inlay craft is used more for embellishment and value addition of standard furniture and is usually patronized by the elite and discerning customer. The costs involved in this craft prohibit it from being used in smaller day to day products for mass consumption. |
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