[Spiny
Babbler, in association with five-star Hotel Yak & Yeti installed
an woodcarver at the hotel's lobby for the fall season of 2001.
The woodcarver prepared tudal struts for Spiny Babbler and explained
his work to the visitors at the hotel.]
From
the month of August 2001, Hotel Yak & Yeti is visited by a local
craftsman from the ancient city of Lalitpur who is creating woodcarving
masterpieces. Lalitpur is famous for its fine and detailed work
in wood.
Ratna
Bhai Shilpakar is carving a traditional temple pillar, known as
'tundal' and is giving a demonstration of his skill to the art-loving
guests at the hotel. His father, who was also in the same profession,
trained him in this centuries old tradition handed over from one
generation to another.
Fine
woodcarvings are used extensively at the hotel: the Gazebo, Chimney
Restaurant, The Durbar, and in the lobby and Newari wing rooms.
The Gazebo is a prefect setting for Shilpakar artist to work in.
The appreciation and queries form the watchful guests makes him
more enthusiastic, says the Shilpakar. |