Wood Carving is the art form of patterns on a wood object by forming hollows. The motif is made from the basin and is known as relief typically. The relief motif is unique themes, such as plants, animals, scenery, or humans.

There were imitating curved indentation embers beautiful, animal figures, and many types of themes. The theme of determination is entirely dependent on the sculptor himself. The equipment required for formwork is simple enough as hammers, saws, and planers, but most important is a chisel.

Previously sculpture is the result of Malaysian cultural tradition. The art estimate has grown since 500 years ago. The Malacca, Kelantan, and Negri Sembilan, had previously made ​​extensive carving artistry to make traditional ornaments and decorations for the palace.

The art of wood carving has various motif that has been created by many artists. So, public interest in woodcarving art is increasing steadily. The wood carving crafts like gate wood carving artwork, golf game tools, musical instruments both traditional and modern, furniture, cabinets, out beds, chairs, tables, weapons, equipment, transportation carpentry tradition such as boats, ox-carts, and many more.

Woodcarving develops in various parts of Indonesia. One is the famous city of woodcarving, especially the teakwood maker in Jepara town. That place has produced a variety of wood carvings with plenty of kinds of motives that are beautiful with the work of Wither.