Chirpy Cockatoo Kadam Wood Statuette - Baby Inside!

Perched on a low shrub, a parrot is king of the garden. Realistically carved from kadam wood, he boasts bright, inquisitive eyes and perfectly preened feathers. Suresh and Devender Garg present the whimsical bird, hand-carved from a single block of kadam wood. It features the classic jali, or "openwork," with a tiny parrot carved inside the latticed body.

• Fair Trade is so much more than a product assortment. It's about safe workplaces, fair wages and investments in the community
• Kadam wood
• Eco-Friendly: carved from natural and sustainable wood
• This is a unique handcrafted item. Woodgrain or color may slightly vary. 
• 8,25" H x 6" W x 2" D (21 x 15 x 5 cm)
• Shipped from Montreal

Meet the artisan ...

"I always wanted my profession to be related to the field of art."

In August of 2011, Suresh passed away from complications after a heart attack.  "Suresh was my elder brother. We were very close and his demise has left a big void in our family," Devender tells us. "We spent a lot of time together, be it at work or outside, and we shared many happy memories. He was always very keen on traditional handcrafts, and this is how we started this venture dating back almost four decades ago. 

"Although he is not with us anymore, I am so proud to be able to continue this venture for him and for me. Suresh always had nice things to say about Novica customers and I would like to take the opportunity to express my gratitude for your support, and hope to preserve it as I continue with my brother’s legacy." 

"I am Devender Garg, I was born in 1940 in Dehradun, India. We are... read more