--- title: "Hand-Carved Wooden Figurines from Photos | Custom Keepsakes" description: "Transform your photos into unique hand-carved wooden figurines. I craft personalized wooden caricatures from my Kolkata studio, shipping across India." canonical: https://mytribe.in/carrythecaricature/custom-wooden-figurines/from-photo-to-figurine-my-process last_updated: 2025-09-30 --- # Hand-Carved Wooden Figurines from Photos Tribe Verified · Hand-carved in my Kolkata studio By [Carry the Caricature](https://mytribe.in/carrythecaricature) · Ships across India; Studio in Kolkata · ₹5,500 per figurine (estimate) Part of [Custom Wooden Figurines](https://mytribe.in/carrythecaricature/custom-wooden-figurines). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/carrythecaricature/custom-wooden-figurines/gallery) From a single block of basswood to a miniature of you. I carve every detail by hand to create a keepsake that captures your exact personality. ## Photos and videos - ![This collage shows the very beginning of my process. I start with a block of wood and hand carve the basic shapes and facial features, slowly revealing the characters' personalities before any paint is applied.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4f146e60-c337-4895-a1d3-7f79328c3f21) - ![Here I am holding a figurine in the middle of the carving process. I wear a protective glove while using my tools to carefully shape the wood, ensuring every detail is just right before moving on to sanding and painting.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/930bc5f8-2f17-456e-88b0-387f5531575d) - ![This is what a figurine looks like after the carving is complete but before any paint has been applied. You can see the raw, textured wood and the pile of wood shavings that are a happy byproduct of my work.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4d6a9f9a-b0dd-4202-a990-070fa1c00bfb) - ![The final touches are what make each piece truly personal. Here, you can see a tiny signature I added to the shoe of a figurine, a small detail that adds a unique mark of craftsmanship.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c554f27c-3fb5-4ed7-bbbf-fedb5571f9cf) - ![I sign the bottom of many of my pieces with my brand, 'Carry The Caricature'. This is my seal of authenticity, ensuring you have a genuine, handcrafted piece from my Land of Lilliput studio.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/011b4b76-d348-4b5c-8951-80e90fc14376) ## About From Photo to Figurine: My Process Getting one of these figures ready takes about 15 to 20 days. Since I hand-carve every piece from a single block of basswood using traditional tools, I need clear front and side profile photos to capture your likeness accurately. It is a slow, manual process, but it ensures that the final piece has the texture and personality you cannot get from mass-produced items. ### My Process: Turning Wood into Memories I run a small studio called Land of Lilliput in Kolkata, where I move away from machines to focus on the grain of the wood. When you commission a piece, I start with a raw block of basswood or lime wood. This material is chosen because it is shatter-resistant and allows for the fine details I like to include, such as the fold of a kurta or the specific shape of a pet's ear. ### Why it takes time Because I do not use 3D scanners or CNC machines, every stroke of the carving knife is deliberate. I rely on your photos to understand the subject. Please send me at least 3 to 4 images including a clear front profile, side profile, and a full-body shot if you need an outfit detail included. ### Finishing Touches Once the shape is carved, I sand and paint it using matte acrylics. This is where the character comes alive. I seal each piece with a clear varnish to protect it. Every figurine, whether it is a couple set for an anniversary or a custom pet memorial, receives a signature or my brand stamp on the base. This is my way of ensuring you know it was crafted in my workshop, not in a factory. If you are planning this as a surprise gift for a birthday or wedding, please reach out well in advance to account for the carving and drying time. ## About Carry the Caricature I am the person behind Land of Lilliput, working out of my Kolkata studio. I don't use machines to make these; just carving tools, some patience, and a love for capturing quirks. If you have a memory you want to hold in your hands, I am here to help. 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