Nepali Arts

Reflecting Nepali culture, undergoing transformations that were considerably influenced by religion, politics, social conditions, events such as natural disasters and so on, Nepali Arts has evolved immensely over the eras.

It is believed that Nepali art and culture were parallel in existence, however the oldest evidences that have been traced, belong to the fourth century i.e. The Lichchhavi period which is considered to be “The Golden Age Of Nepali Art”.

This art is a strict monopoly of the women of Mithila.They cover their courtyard walls in abstract images in brilliant colour, resembling in form and function the sand paintings of the Navahos. The art is a kind of traditional painting that reflects the natural environment including animals, people, life style, tradition and culture of the local people.

Pottery has a long history in Nepali culture. The oldest recorded finds in Lumbini date…

Wood Carvings For many centuries, camphor laurel or Cinnamomum camphora has been used in making…