Saharanpur: India's Wood Carving Capital

Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh has been India's wood carving capital for generations. The city and surrounding areas produce an extraordinary range of carved wooden products — from intricate jali screens to heavy carved furniture.

What Saharanpur Is Known For

Saharanpur's specialty is detailed wood carving — jali (lattice) screens, carved furniture panels, decorative items, and architectural elements. The artisans here are known for fine detail work that's difficult to replicate elsewhere.

Product Categories

• Carved wooden furniture (tables, chairs, cabinets, beds)

• Jali screens and panels (room dividers, window screens, wall panels)

• Decorative items (boxes, frames, mirror frames, wall art)

• Architectural elements (doors, columns, brackets, cornices)

• Musical instruments (traditional Indian instruments)

Wood Types

Saharanpur carvers work with sheesham, mango, teak, and cedar (deodar). Sheesham and mango are most common for export products. Cedar is used for aromatic items.

Visiting Saharanpur

Saharanpur is about 150km north of Delhi, easily accessible by road or train. The carving workshops are concentrated in the old city area and the industrial zones. A day trip from Delhi is possible, but staying overnight allows more factory visits.