A Legacy Carved in Wood: The Life and Art of Mohammed Matloob Mohammed Matloob is more than a craftsman; he is a custodian of a centuries-old tradition, a living link to the Mughal era’s exquisite woodcarving heritage. Born in Nagina, Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh, India, his journey began not in a formal studio but as an apprentice at the tender age of ten, under the watchful eye of his uncle, Abdul Rehman Khan – a master craftsman himself. This early immersion wasn't merely about learning a skill; it was about inheriting a lineage, absorbing the ethos of dedication and precision that had…