Course Overview

Wooden craft is practiced by the Warli Tribe in Maharashtra, where traditional Warli motifs are often applied to wooden artefacts and decorative objects. Artisans create items such as trays, boxes, and household objects using locally available wood. These pieces are commonly decorated with Warli designs that depict scenes of nature, daily life, and community rituals. The craft reflects the artistic traditions and cultural heritage of the Warli community.

Learning Outcome

Understand the cultural background and traditional practices associated with wooden craft in the Warli tribal community.
Learn the basic woodworking skills such as cutting, shaping, joining, and finishing of wooden artefacts.
Identify and apply Warli motifs, simple forms, and symbolic patterns in wooden craft objects.
Develop wooden products suitable for functional and decorative purposes while maintaining traditional aesthetics.
Gain knowledge of quality control, documentation, and market opportunities for sustaining tribal craft livelihoods.

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Introduction to the wooden craft traditions of the Warli tribe and their cultural role in community life and rituals.
Practical understanding of locally available wood, traditional hand tools, and basic woodworking techniques used by artisans.
Exploration of Warli motifs, symbolic forms, and their connection with traditional Warli painting and storytelling.
Guidance on product development, contemporary adaptation, and sustainable livelihood opportunities through wooden craft.

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