Buddhist Woodcarving - Himachal Pradesh
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Artisan is scraping the surface of the measured wood by using a scraper.
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The artisan is sketching on the tracing paper to get printed over the white sheet, which is stuck in the wood.
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The wood piece is being cut through a band saw as per the designed paper sheet on the wood.
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The artisan is carving the wood as per the design.
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The artisan is adding the details by carving the wood.
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After carving, the artisan smoothens the texture of the decor.
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Appealing Buddhist wooden wall decor is being exhibited.
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Traditional dragon flowered legs for a table is being described in detail.
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The traditional design adorns the incense burner.
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Wall decorative with sacred Chinese flower surrounded by two horses in the corners.
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The wooden hand-carved temple is being embellished to attribute the work of the artisans.
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Traditional Buddhist wooden wall frames are being decorated.
The Tibetan culture is closely intertwined with Buddhism. Buddhist woodcarving is a traditional way of Tibetan woodcarving that aims to empower culture through designs based on nature. The delicate carving work is commonly found on crossbeams of houses, furniture, doors, and window frames, virtually inspired by ancient Buddhist architecture. This unique style of wood carvings is still under constant innovation for higher standards by expert artists who hold vast knowledge of motifs and design patterns. It reconciles the traditional art with the modern, seeking to expand the valuable cognizance of Tibetan values and their expression in art and literature.
Training on Buddhist wood carving starts with elaborate drawing practice. The beginner starts with traditional designs on paper and is not allowed to work on wood until they are competent in drawing. The student simultaneously also masters the fundamentals of carpentry like cutting and joining the wooden pieces without any hardware. After the completion of studentship which may last upto 13 years, they are then let to try elaborate carvings of thrones and shrine-rooms of monasteries. Thus the artistry has passed from generation to artisans at Norbulingka, Himachal Pradesh, rendering elegant products.
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