Sengottuvel

About

For me, wood carving isn’t just a job - it’s my family’s story, rooted in Thammampatty, Salem. Our style comes straight from the same hands that shaped South Indian temple art. Every piece is GI-certified, so what you get isn’t just a showpiece, but a slice of our heritage.

What I Make

• I craft two main types: carved relief panels (think: mythological scenes, single deities, or bold geometric forms) and wooden wall masks (three-dimensional faces of gods and mythical beings).
• My inspiration? Purely from Hindu mythology. You’ll find Dasavatharam stories, Meenakshi Thirukalyanam, Gajalakshmi, Ashta Lakshmi panels, Ganesha, Krishna, and even mystical creatures like Yaali.

The Process

• Everything’s done by hand, from raw wood to smooth finish.
• Women from my community are part of this too - it’s a real team effort.
• I use traditional tools to keep the old ways alive.

Finishes & Sizes

• You can pick: natural wood, wax brown (super classic), multicolored (vibrant, pops on your wall), or an antique look for that vintage feel.
• Sizes go from small (1-foot) to massive (8-foot) - whatever fits your space.
• All pieces come with hooks for easy wall mounting.

If you want something rooted in tradition, with a bit of South Indian temple drama, my handcrafted wooden deity masks or larger narrative panels could be what your wall needs.