| Stone
Sculpture
Among
all the traditional art forms of Nepal, the artisans
have exhibited their greatest
talent in stone carving. The stone carving is considered
to be the first among all art forms developed in the
country During Malla period, the skill in stone carving
reached a high degree of proficiency which later paved
the way for metal craft.
The
most outstanding example of the stone sculpture is Krishna
Mandir temple of Mangal bazaar of course which is made
by a single stone. And several other masterpieces too
can be seen in ancient chaityas, temples, Water spouts
of water conduits around Kathmandu Valley. The artistic
inborn talent and rich imagination of the Nepalese artisans
are reflected through the ornaments of the deities like
earpieces, armlets, bracelets, anklets and the styles
of halos, folds of garments, facial expression etc.
First
of all as per order or mere imagination the artist makes
a rough sketch on stone.
Later with the help of the tools like forceps, hammers
etc the carving of the intricate images is started.
Not a single detail is overlooked. The young artists
get no training but guidance from the elders and his
own experience of working sharpens his talent. These
days not only Newar community but other communities
as well have started to take up this profession.
We
present many artistic stone statues of different deities
like Lord Krishna, Ganesh, Buddha, the Sun - worshipped
by Nepalese as the Lord, various figures of animals,
serpents, bells, water fountains, vessels, models of
temples and Chaityas, carved pillars, windows etc. These
also can certainly be decoration accessories. Prices
differ according to the quality and the motifs of the
product.
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