Sculpture in Nepal

Sculpture in Nepal

NEPAL TRAVEL BOOK, LALITPUR, PATAN, FEB 04 2015: Sculptures of different Hindu and Buddhist deities are very popular among Nepalis as well as tourists. While Nepalis place them in the Puja room to worship, tourists carry them back home to add to their collection of souvenirs. Copper, brass and bronze statues are made by pouring molten metal into baked earthenware which covers wax image in exact size and details of the desired product. After the molten metal cools and hardens, the earthenware is cast away and the statue is intricately carved and polished. These items are found in most tourist areas in the valley, however, the best place to buy the metal sculpture is the Patan Industrial Estate.
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