Saharanpur

Wood craft, which is the main decorative art of this small city outside of Delhi, dates back to the 3rd and 4th centuries and now has busy workshops where artisans saw, sand, cut, and carve wood into frames, boxes, bowls, and other decorative items which are famous for their intricate designs and carvings. 

Mango and sheesham, more commonly known as rosewood, are the two most popular types of wood for artisans. Sheesham is stronger and harder and mango is softer and more easily carved with trees in this area sustainably farmed for this purpose.