Leaf Carving

Veins of a leaf add detail to the subject matter of the carving.

The art of carving an image on to a tree leaf, specifically the leaf of the Chinar tree. 

The tree is native to India, Pakistan and China - similar to a maple tree leaf in appearance.

With a 60% failure rate, it takes special tools to remove the leaf surface without cutting or removing the veins. According to leaf carver Victor Liu, owner of Longal Crafts.