Indian micro-artist Shashikant Prajapati has earned himself a spot in the Guinness World Records by crafting the smallest wooden spoon.

Prajapati, based in Bengaluru, is seen showing off his latest creation which measures a tiny 1.6mm (0.06 inches) - breaking the previous record of 2mm.

According to Guinness World Records, to be eligible for this record, the spoon must be a to-scale replica of a standard wooden spoon, meaning it must have a clearly evident bowl and handle.

The craftsman failed to meet the design requirement 10 times before achieving this copy.

Prajapati started micro art in 2015 during his first year of college. He aspires to gain recognition solely through these unique artworks, as his passion lies deeply within this craft.

Micro-artist Shashikant Prajapati set a new Guinness World Record and scooped up glory after creating the world’s smallest wooden spoon ever made. Previously, an Indian man had set a record for crafting the world's tiniest spoon, measuring about 2mm or 0.07 inches. However, Shashikant Prajapati surpassed this achievement by fashioning an even smaller wooden spoon, establishing a new world record at 0.07 inches.

The spoon features a clearly visible bowl and a handle, all contained within 0.07 inches. This minuscule size satisfies the Guinness World Record condition, which stipulates that the spoon must replicate a 'standard spoon.Utilizing a craft knife and a surgical blade, Prajapati meticulously carved a spoon from a single piece of wood, adhering to rules that mandated the use of only one piece of wood. To meet the design requirements, Prajapati encountered a staggering 10 failures before successfully fashioning a spoon tiny enough to secure the record.

It's fascinating to learn that Prajapati's interest in micro art was sparked during his first year of college in 2015. He aspires to gain recognition solely through these unique artworks, as his passion lies deeply within this craft.