In Indian culture, wood is revered as a sacred material due to its association with nature and its ability to provide sustenance and shelter.

Carving is a traditional woodworking technique that involves using a chisel and mallet to create raised or sunken designs on wood.

Marquetry is a technique used in Indian woodworking to create intricate decorative patterns by inlaying pieces of different colored and textured wood into a base material.

Jali is a type of Indian woodworking that is characterized by its intricate fretwork designs, which are often used to create screens, windows, and other decorative elements.

Woodworking has contributed to the development of traditional Indian musical instruments in all of the mentioned ways, providing the materials, influencing the design, and enhancing the acoustic properties.

Wood carving is a type of Indian woodworking that is known for its intricate carvings of mythological scenes and figures, often used to decorate temples, palaces, and other structures.

Woodworking has influenced the development of traditional Indian furniture design in all of the mentioned ways, providing the materials, shaping the aesthetics, and contributing to the development of specialized styles.

Bidriware is a type of Indian woodworking that is known for its intricate inlay work using silver and other metals, often used to create decorative objects such as vases, bowls, and jewelry.

Woodworking has contributed to the development of traditional Indian architecture in all of the mentioned ways, providing the materials, influencing the structural design, and shaping the aesthetic elements.

Lacquerware is a type of Indian woodworking that is known for its intricate lacquer work and painted designs, often used to create decorative objects such as boxes, trays, and furniture.

Woodworking has influenced the development of traditional Indian toys and games in all of the mentioned ways, providing the materials, shaping the design, and contributing to the development of specialized toys and games.

Thewa is a type of Indian woodworking that is known for its intricate metal inlay work on wood, often used to create decorative objects such as jewelry, boxes, and trays.

Woodworking has contributed to the development of traditional Indian crafts and handicrafts in all of the mentioned ways, providing the materials, shaping the design, and contributing to the development of specialized crafts and handicrafts.

Kathputli is a type of Indian woodworking that is known for its intricate carving of wooden puppets, often used in traditional puppet theater performances.

Woodworking has contributed to the development of traditional Indian masks and sculptures in all of the mentioned ways, providing the materials, shaping the design, and contributing to the development of specialized masks and sculptures.