Traditional handicrafts in nepal
Filigree
Filigree or the studding of metals with different stones or glass. This is usually done with silver or brass as a base metal. Today, filigree is not just done in jewelry but also in different other articles like ashtrays, jewelry boxes, etc.
Pottery
Clay pots, flower vases, ashtrays, candle –stands, masks, etc. were made for daily use but today they are also noted for export.
Wooden Crafts
Carvings done on the wood are very famous in Nepal. They are not only well known for the intricacy of the carvings but also for their social and religious importance.
The best places to see these carvings are temples, monasteries, palaces, and other old buildings.
Traditional Photo
“Thanks” and “Paubahas”, the most famous traditional paintings are painted in various sizes, shapes, and colors. They are painted on cloth, with paint made from seven parts chalk and three parts glue, and polished with a conch shell. These paintings often depict scenes from the ancient Buddhist tantric culture or the emanations of various Buddha’s.
Metalcraft
Metal-Crafts have a very old history in Nepal and thus are very well developed. There are different 5th-century coins, 7th to 15th-century statues, etc. displayed in different museums and temples, which gives testimony to a long time. The different forms of this craft are still produced by age-old methods in different parts of Nepal.
