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Stones are beautiful and have attracted sculptors forever. Designed by dexterous sculptors and artists, the statues come in a wide range of subjects, materials, styles, prices and design. Sandstone, limestone, granite, soapstone, marble, all have been used to make statues. Each type of stone sculpture as per its hardness and grain can bear a certain amount of carving and chiseling. According to this the artist carves out a statue from stone. Stone statues decorate the interiors and the gardens and patios. They can be of various sizes. The craftsmanship is based on classical, contemporary, figurative, and abstract styles of carving. One can choose as per the general décor and aura of the place. Most common types of statues hindu gods, religious and buddha statues. These themes have been in vogue for centures and have yet not aged. Nepal is famous for ites stone sculpture statues carving art. Stone sculpture Statues carving art in Nepal dates to centuries back. Most of the garden sculpture stone art and architecture in the Kathmandu Valley, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur was created by the Newars, one of the many ethnic groups in Nepal. Visit Our Shop |
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