Carving

Do you know Carving? It is a traditional Thai craft that carve delicate pattern on the surface of fruits, vegetables and soaps. Carving is called "Kesalak" in Thai. Look at this picture.

This pattern is carved on a watermelon. It is wonderful, isn't it?

Fruits or vegetables carvings are used as decorations of weddings.

Such patterns are carved by using these special knives. These are for beginners, and therefore, not so expensive. Everyone can try carving easily. I think it is better to use apples for the first time, because they are cheap and easy to carve.
In the beginning, I said that carving is Thai craft, but there are similar craft in all over the world.
For example, Jack-o-Lantern is one of the vegetable carvings.

Have you ever heard the word "Kazarigiri?" You may see Kzarigiri vegetables in Osechi. Kazarigi is also similar to carving.
These pictures from http://www.fvs.jp/