The art of wood carving is an art that started in ancient Egypt using simple tools. Ancient Egyptian art included amazing beautiful sculptures and tools made from wood,
Egyptian images of woodworkers on temples indicate that they are using many useful tools that existed in thousands of years later on . Axes and saws were used to roughly shape the wood into blocks. Awls and bow drills were used to make holes and chisels and mallets were used for fine work.
A village in Egypt called Hegaza is about 20 km away from Luxor city became well known for the craft of beautiful wooden products. It started 30 years ago, when a French Priest started to teach villagers wood carving. Hegaza wood products varies between the Pharaonic, Coptic, and Islamic styles.
Today, wood carving art has been known by many people. Various motives have been created by artists of wood egyptian handmade gifts carving art, so that the public interest towards the art of wood carving is increasing. One can find beautiful wood sculpture at entrances of buildings and museums, musical instruments , furniture such as cupboard, beds, chairs, table, and parts of boat that is , tools of weapons, cooking utensils, carpentry tools handmade egyptian products and traditional transportation such as carts in Luxor and Egyptian countryside in general.
The artisans of Hegaza are known for their talents to create brilliant wood wood carving animal figurine carving pieces which have no match in terms of quality, designs and looks. Because all items are carved by hand, no piece of Hegaza wood carving collection is identical. Our range that we stock from Hegaza can definitely provides many useful decor ideas and usage for your beautiful homes.
The spark of creativity in making wood carving items was there since the beginning of civilization. The immortality of wooden handicrafts attributed to their power to captivate people. An inspiring range of products are available from timeless creations. Which includes decorative items such as animal figurines, Candles, plates, dining table Accessories, and other varieties of unique masterpieces. Such items can transform homes into absolute places of beauty.