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The art of wood carving has been the pride of Nepal for many centuries. Wood work has been part of the traditional architecture of Nepal and wood carvings have graced monasteries, temples, places and residential homes since the 2th century. Bhaktapur is renowned for its wood carving and one of the good examples in the… Continue reading Wood Carvings

Bhaktapur is reputed to be a centre for Paubha/thangka painting. Paubha are painted on cotton canvas with water soluble pigments, both mineral and organic, tempered with an herb and glue solution. The entire process demands great mastery over the drawing and perfect understanding of econometric principles. The physical construction of a Paubha, as with the… Continue reading Paubha/Thangka paintings

Bhaktapur is center of terracotta products. The two pottery squares are widely popular where they are produced. Potters, who are kumah by cast, are popular to shape the clay in various forms. First lumps of clay are shaped on wheels. Then they are dried under the sun for two to three days. Next they are… Continue reading Terracotta

Modernization has somehow affected the traditional handloom product but still Bhaktapur is famous for its traditional hand cloths if you walk through the tranquil alleys of Bhaktapur, you may still hear the sounds of the handloom tar it is a traditional craft of the local Newars. Haku patasi– solid black with red bordered saris, gaa,… Continue reading Handloom

It is also one of the important products of Bhaktapur, usually produced by a caste called Tamet(Tamrakar). They are still handcrafted in the same method used at the time the craft originated centuries ago and represent auspicious, religious and powerful deities. Then there are the hand tapped pots, vases and bells used in homes all… Continue reading Metal Craft

The city of Bhaktapur is renowned for its Juju Dhau of Bhaktapur. Traditionally the buffalo milk is used to produce this delicacy. The tasty yogurt is also known as king curd. It is the typical desert in a Newar community. In every ceremonial feast, yoghurt plays an important role. One should not miss it while… Continue reading Juju Dhau/Yogurt