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Tree of Life: The Art of Woodcarving in Swat
Traditionally, woodworkers were held in great esteem in Swat (a mountainous district of northern Pakistan), and intricately carved motifs adorned a wide range of wooden objects; from stately mosque columns to everyday tools and utensils. In Swat, carpenters often carved trees onto wooden objects, turning the wood back into a tree.