Lost-Wax Metal Casting

The lost-wax technique of hollow metal casting, perfected by Newar artists of the Kathmandu Valley, has remained a thriving practice from ancient times to the present day. Learn about the elaborate process from the artisans at Foundry Foundation Nepal.
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[@darrensaunders8844]

I am Buddhist and have many statues but never realised the amount of care and work that went into these beautiful Statues. Thank you for showing us this Green Tara statue.

[@melodychest9020]

Amazing passion and work. Hats Off.

[@LaughaLittle16]

Thanku for sharing. It made the process to understand easier. In Ncert the language is little difficult to memorise. Now i can write it in my own words.

[@justinfrisbie2706]

Thank you so much for sharing.

[@thinleydorji3755]

what will be the price of this statue sir nice one

[@gautambanerjee4609]

Thank you for the excellent video. Any name or contact of artists please?

[@RubinMuseum]

Thank you for watching! The artisans in this video are from the Foundry Foundation Nepal.

[@andalg3348]

Price pls