Shriphani Palakodety

Paisley Chip Carving

Size: 5 in 0.75 in 12 inn
Wood: Maple
Technique: Chip carving
Finish: Spray-on semigloss lacquer

"I wanted an ornate wood piece to give as a present to my sister.
We are Indian and the paisley shape is a widely used ornament in fabric printing
and in henna tattoos.
The shape originated in Persia and was adopted by fabric printers in Glasgow, Scotland.
I love the highly organic nature of the shape and the highly geometric nature of arabesque chip carvings and this piece combines these two ornament styles.