Woodcrafts of Bangladesh
Introduction and Background In Bangladesh, wood is a common material for artistic creations. The term "woodworks" refers to the process of engrave and apply different designs to completed wood goods to enhance its vibrancy and beauty. Previously, religious buildings like mosques, temples, and churches were the principal locations where woodwork was seen. Woodwork made its way into emperors' and monarchs' palaces over time. Now, woodwork and woodcraft have become highly regarded in contemporary society. In the East Asian region, woodworking dates back to the fourth century B.C. According to Megasthenes, wood was used extensively in Indian construction. During the Maurya era, sadeli art that can currently be found in Bangladesh was also in use. In Mohenjodaro and Harappa, wood was not only utilised but its quality standard was also taken into consideration at the time. The naval industry of ancient Bengal was also part of woodcraft. The book Yuktikalpataru contains the...