Wood Carving in Nepal

Wood Carving in Nepal

NEPAL TRAVEL BOOK, KATHMANDU, FEB 04 2015: The Newar of Kathmandu valley are endowed with the ingenuity of wood carving which constitute items like intricately carved windows, ornate doors, photo frames, jewelry boxes and household items. Peacock window of Dattareya Square in Bhaktapur is the finest example of excellent workmanship of wood carving in ancient Nepal. This legacy has indeed been carried forward through the generations of talented artisans also make figures of religious deities, door panels, temples, stupas, window frames, tables, lamp stands, photo frames, assorted furniture and kitchenware. The places to look for wood and metal carvings are Bhaktapur Durbar Square and other heritage areas of Kathmandu Valley.
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