Rajasthani Art Curio - Solid Wooden Painted Elephant. While Wood Craft has been an integral part of the rich tradition of handicrafts in India, Painted Wood Craft is an important component of wood crafts in India. The availability of a wide variety of wood enabled the flourishing of several distinctive wood crafts and styles. Gujarat and Rajasthan have a rich heritage of hand painted wood furniture. The Wooden Curios are an offshoot of the furniture painting Craft from these states. While Miniature Painting on Wooden furniture and screens is a popular Art, the craft used in the artifacts here is generally characterized by its use of bright colours and motifs. In terms of technique, artisans continue to work with simple tools and traditional techniques that lend a unique flavor to their products. These days, the art is also practiced extensively on metal items as well.