Metal statue artwork is one of the most
advanced and appreciated arts in Nepal. Metal art in Nepal has been
dated back to the seventh century AD. Kathmandu Valley's prosperity
in many ways is linked to its early mastery over metal. The
Tamrakars, Shakyas and Swarnakars clans of Nepal, used the unique
lost wax metal sculpting process to make beautiful metal sculpture.
They also had the technology to attain heat levels that could melt
gold: this earned them great fame and money in the Himalayan region,
particularly Tibet. Bronze was initially used to make most statues
but copper has replaced it in terms of popular use among artisans.
Many workshops and stores have created a vast pool of metal art for
buyers to choose from. The locations well known for hand-worked
metal art are Patan, Chainpur, Palpa, and Bhojpur and their products
are renowned fine kitchen utensils.
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Artists
make statues of Hindu and Buddhist deities. They work with brass and
bronze as well and also produce traditional jars and plates as well
as pieces that were commonly used in ceremonial events. Another
method of making metal art is using the lost-wax method. The raw
materials for metal statues; copper, brass, and bronze are imported
from Malaysia, United Arab Emirates and other countries. Some raw
materials are processed in Japan or Taiwan.
Metal work
has been so perfect that the statues made by them are highly
appreciated by all over the world. Their wonderful piece of examples
may be found in most of the parts of Kathmandu valley, which have
attracted many tourists since ancient times.
Tools and
utensils of metal like water pots, cooking pots, plates, door locks,
bowls, etc. are made of bronze, brass, copper, aluminum alloy metals
and iron.
The metal craft
products available are mainly metal images of popular motif of
Hinduism and Buddhism. Household units clustered around the Patan
city in Kathmandu Valley mostly produce these products. Producing
the exceptional metal images is one of our old tradition, hence
Nepalese hand crafted metal statues are considered as a great value
in the world.
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