India has a long tradition of using wooden gates since antiquity. Throughout India many skilled artisans carved these wooden gates which were used for the purpose of not only providing safety but also adding the aesthetic beauty to the house. For gate design woods of different trees were used such as teak, walnut, oak, mahogany, rosewood, maple, cherry, etc.
This tradition have been kept alive till now and these days there are several varieties of gates available in the market, each having a unique design, style and look.
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wooden gates of India
Wooden Gate designs are pretty tough and strong and they are preferred because of their low cost and ample supply. These wooden gates are quite easy to make and are famous throughout the world for their carved designs. These gate design to be used should be smooth, plane and without any flaw. The thickness and shape of these wooden gates may vary. These gates are carved by various skilled artisans and each artisan has his unique style.
These carved designs on wooden gates may vary so much that it becomes really very hard to decide which one to buy because each and every one of them are extremely beautiful. Each state of India has its own style and art of carving wooden gates. Some of these styles have survived thousands of years and have been passed from one generation to another.
These wooden gates are available in shops, departmental stores or handicraft showrooms. Some of the villages or cities are particularly famous for their beautifully designed wooden gates. These wooden gates have a huge demand in the local as well as international market.
These Indian wooden gates are exported to many countries abroad and have a pretty good reputation for their beautiful designs and durability.
Today we can see these wooden gates in many Heritage Hotels, Commercial establishments and Havelis. Truly speaking these wooden gates from different parts of India reflect the richness of India’s culture, heritage and art.
