Handcrafted Wildlife Décor · Jharkhand Tribal Atelier
Wood and cast-brass wildlife art, handcrafted piece by piece in our workshop in the tribal heartland of Jharkhand, rooted in years of observing wildlife across India's reserves. Every tiger, every elephant, every mark of the chisel — signed and numbered by hand.
In Stock · Small Batch
Each batch is limited to what we can handcraft in our studio each season. When a piece sells out, it doesn't come back looking quite the same way twice.
Doorbell & Functional Woodcraft
Hand-carved wooden woodpecker door chime with manual pull-string striker · 10×4 in
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Wall Décor & Hooks
Layered wooden coat & key rack with flamingo, elephant & giraffe hooks · 16×8 in
Wall Décor & Hooks
Solid natural wood sculpted elephant trunk towel & coat hook · 7×6 in
Kids & Wall Décor
Minimalist natural birch layered elephant wall peg for nursery & entryway · 6×5 in
Desk & Organizers
Handcrafted wooden bear mount with spectacle bridge & key holder jaw · 8×6 in
Statement Wall Art
Large handcrafted tiger profile wall sculpture for study, living & office · 20×16 in
Desk & Organizers
Abstract side-profile solid wood eyewear & sunglass desk display stand · 8 in
How A Panther Moves, How A Piece Is Made
Every piece follows the same four stages — nothing is rushed, because there is no factory line to rush.
Reclaimed sheesham offcuts and recycled brass, selected and seasoned carefully for our workshop.
Chiselled or lost-wax cast by hand over 3–10 days depending on detail. No CNC routing, no production molds.
Tung oil for wood, hand-buffed patina for brass. No synthetic lacquer, no spray finish.
We sign each piece on the base and number it against that season's studio batch. The number you get is the only one like it.
Our Studio & Origins
Aranya is an independent wildlife craft studio founded by two brothers. While our field study and visual inspiration began through years of documenting apex predators in Ranthambore, our hands-on small-batch production is centered in our active studio in the forested tribal heartland of Jharkhand.
Surrounded by ancient regional traditions of Dhokra lost-wax casting and indigenous woodworking, we shape, carve, and finish every panel and sculpt ourselves in small, deliberate seasonal batches. No assembly line, no CNC machinery — just seasoned reclaimed timber, recycled brass, field observation, and patience.
"Every curve and posture comes from years of observing these animals in the wild. When we carve a tiger, we aren't copying a blueprint — we are remembering how it moved through the grass."
— The Studio Workshop · Jharkhand, IndiaThe Visionary & Founder
Aranya was founded by Sajal Aryan — an internationally acclaimed wildlife photographer, author, and conservationist — alongside his brother to build a slow, honest craft studio. Over eight years documenting the apex predators of Ranthambore and India's wilderness reserves, Sajal translated his deep understanding of big cat anatomy and movement into sculptural wood and brass art.
Together, they hand-carve and cast each piece in their active Jharkhand studio workshop, while dedicating 5% of net profits from every piece directly to local anti-snare forest patrol drives in wildlife buffer zones.
Wildlife Photographer · Bestselling Author · Record Holder
"When you sit motionless in the brush for hours waiting for a tiger to emerge, you understand true patience. That exact patience is what we carve into every single wooden panel and brass sculpt."
Studio Craft & Conservation
No industrial mass production, no distributors. Here is how we build Aranya.
In The Workshop
Raw timber offcuts, hand-forged chisels, and lost-wax molds — candid moments from our active studio in the tribal heartland of Jharkhand.
Questions
Every piece is chiselled, carved, or lost-wax cast by hand in our studio workshop — there is no CNC routing, laser cutting, or injection molding involved. That's why our batches are small: a single wall panel can take up to ten days of individual hand work.
Wood: dust with a dry cloth and re-oil with tung or coconut oil every six months. Brass: a natural patina will darken over time — that's normal ageing, not tarnish. Polish with a soft cloth and a little lemon and salt if you'd prefer it bright.
Most pieces ship within 5–7 business days since they're finished to order in small batches, then arrive 3–5 days after dispatch anywhere in India. You'll get tracking by email the moment it leaves the workshop.
Yes, for select wall panels and figurines. Message us before ordering with the piece and the change you'd like — custom requests add 1–2 weeks to the carving time.
Contact us within 48 hours of delivery with photos and we'll send a replacement or a full refund — no questions asked, no return shipping cost to you.
Yes. Each piece ships with a signed authenticity card noting the studio batch and the individual number stamped on the base.