Carved Hardwood Old Farmer Couple, Man with Hat and Woman in Long Dress

This is a very detailed hand carving in solid hardwood of an old farmer couple. The man wears a brimmed hat and rests a long-handled tool against his shoulder, and the woman stands beside him in a long dress with her hands together. Their faces are lined and full of character, and the pale wood grain shows through the carving.

Village life is a familiar subject for carvers in Thailand and Laos, where farming is still the work of many families. Every pair is one of a kind, so the faces and grain will differ from the photo. Place it on a shelf or a side table, dust with a soft brush and keep it away from damp.

Naree picked it for Uniquely Thai Lao TV.