Hand-carved craft objects from a Ladakhi workshop

Wooden Spoon Carving Workshop

Wooden Spoon Carving Workshop

Sit with a village craftsman and carve a single wooden spoon from apricot or willow — hand tools only.

  • Duration

    1 day (5–6 hrs)

  • Facilitators

    Omaju local team

  • Start point

    Leh, Ladakh

  • Best season

    Year-round

  • Skill level

    Easy

About this experience

A slow-craft day in the village. Start with a piece of local hardwood, learn how villagers shape everyday utensils, and take home the spoon you carve.

Tea, lunch, and the quiet of a workshop that hasn't changed much in generations.

What to expect

  1. 1

    Morning · Introduction and rough-shaping

  2. 2

    Lunch in the village

  3. 3

    Afternoon · Fine carving, sanding, oiling

  4. 4

    Take home your finished spoon

What's included

  • Materials and tools
  • Guidance from a master carver
  • Lunch and tea

Not included

  • Transport to the village

What to bring & know before you go

Gallery

Handmade craft objects from a Ladakhi workshop
Craft tools laid out on a wooden table

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Wooden Spoon Carving Workshop