The woodcraft in the country depends on factors like the kind
of wood available and the craft tradition of the different regions. In northeast
part of India especially Uttar Pradesh specializes in crafts made of Shesham wood
and exporting throughout India and world. Shesham is a rich medium brown wood
with deep grains.
The woodcrafts art can be easily seen on wood included the
boxes, side tables, lampshades and much more are crafted with carved designs such
as fretwork, jali (net), the mehrab or archways, the grapevine or anguri.
Folding
furniture, jewelry boxes, gift boxes, sandook, cabinets, doors, chair, tables,
side table, wine cabinet, decorative boxes and incense burners are the latest
products made up of Shesham wood.