Woodcarving is a form of a traditional art. The rich culture of Ecuador is full of artworks of different kinds. It is one of the well known type of the
Ecuadorian Handicrafts. Woodcarving is acknowledged since the colonial time, when the Churches required woodcarved pieces in order to decorate the interiors of the buildings. Affluent families preferred the usage of
woodcarvings for their chairs, benches, chests and mirrors to embellish their salons.
Between the 16th and 17th centuries, Spanish woodcarvers settled in San Antonio, which is now considered to be the most important woodcarving center in South America. Initially the Spanish-Moorish styles were imported to the New World. With time more styles came into fashion, which became in-demand. Today lot of people in Ecuador are dedicated Woodcarvers. As a matter of fact, every shop sells Woodcarvings and these are highly popular even among the tourists.
As the locals in Ecuador do not make much difference between arts and crafts, their works are mostly useful along with being decorative. The practical use of the Handicrafts of Ecuador make them more famous. Ecuadorian Woodcarving is something, which talks of taste and class.
Woodcarvings from Ecuador include a lot of articles like furniture, show pieces, wall hangings and other useful items. Woodcarvings draw quite a lot of attention because of its artistic style and fine finish
