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NEW:
DAMAI MUSIC |
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Listen
to and learn about the music of Damai ensembles. |
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METAL |
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Copper,
brass, and bronze artwork inlaid with silver and gold
in many cases. |
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PAINTINGS |
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Know
the history, trade, and people behind centuries old thangka
and paubha paintings. |
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WOOD |
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Struts,
windows, to buildings, know wood's architectural and sculptural
possiblities. |
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STONE |
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The
longest surviving sculptures of Nepal are in stone (starting
2nd century BC). |
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TERRA COTTA |
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Utensils,
deities, inlaid brickwork to a whole complex, see terra
cotta masters' work. |
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WEAVINGS |
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Handwoven
radi blankets, Tibetan rugs, to cotton cloth, learn about
Himlayan weaving. |
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Special
Focus |
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WORLD
HERITAGE SITES
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IMAGE
OF THE DAY |
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Traditional
arts have been practiced in this part of the
world since 6th century BC. |
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View
arts related world heritage sites and art complexes in
Nepal. |
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INDIGENOUS
PRACTICES |
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Indigenous
technologies have helped shape histories. Learn how traditional
art is made in the mountains. |
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ORDINARY
PEOPLE |
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Learn
about an artisan who creates world class images using
centuries old technologies. |
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OPINIONS |
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What
cooperatives, scholars, mayors, and officials have to
say about traditional arts. |
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COLLECTIBLES