These birdie bookends are hand-carved from Acacia and feature a burnt wood finish. The artisan used hand tools to carve and etch detail work on each bird. Functional, but whimsical, they are great on a shelf, desk, mantle, or baby nursery.

6.5 inches tall

Wood products are crafted in Saharanpur in the region of Uttar Pradesh, India that is well-known for the ancient woodcarving techniques. Temples in this region bear witness to the early talent of artisans in that region. Today, the craft is still practiced using hand tools that are much the same.

Fair Trade from India.