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Nepalese Casted
Vessels, Decanters and Bowls is
one of the most important books ever written on the renowned
metalwork industry in the Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal. Author
Matthew Friedman has for the first time recorded the "Lost
Wax Method" of metal work. Fast becoming a lost art, this
art form is lovingly and brilliantly portrayed in this book in
the hope that future generations in Nepal and elsewhere will
come to appreciate the splendour of these unique and beautiful
objects.
Topics in this
book include:
- What is the "Lost Wax Method"?
- What is the process of casting?
- Who are the craftsmen?
- Why is it important to save this ancient art?
Friedman intelligently answers these and other important questions.
A selection of antique goods still readily available throughout
Nepal is also highlighted with an insightful explanation of the
cultural and religious significance of each.
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Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Nepal: An Overview
The Origin of Casted Metalware
The Craftsman
Metals Used in the Casting Process
Lost Wax Method : The Technique
- Stage 1: Creation of the Wax Model
- Stage 2: Forming of the Molds
- Stage 3: Casting of the Molds
- Stage 4: Finishing of the Metal Object
- Adding Details and Designs to Casted Objects
Traditional Water Vessels
- Ankhora
- Karuwa
- Tanfa
- Lota
- Jhari
- Kalash
Traditional Alcohol Vessels
- Thapin
- Dhalacha
- Thyaka
- Anti
Other Objects
- Batuka
- Oil Ankhora
Description of Objects Featured
About the Author
Matthew S Friedman
as a professional in the field of international health, has travelled
to over 35 countries around the world. For the past eight years,
he has been living and working in Kathmandu, Nepal as a technical
advisor. During this time, Friedman has spent years examining
and studying all aspects of Nepal's antique metal casting industry.
He is the author of Bangladesh Metal
Casting: Five Techniques; Shailan:
A Portrait of a Bangladesh Village; Tara:
A Fleshtrade Odyssey; The Gorkha Urn and Proximity and Time
(the last books are also available from Pilgrims Book House).
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Nepalese Casted
Vessels, Decanters and Bowls
by Matthew S Friedman
Paperback.
92 pages. B&W photographs.
Weight: 155 g (5.4 oz).
Item No: 81-7769-049-1
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