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Art & Craft

Wood, metal, pigment, and the hands that shape them

Newa artisans have shaped the visual world of the Kathmandu Valley for centuries.

Wood carving

The carved wooden struts, windows, and peacocks of Kathmandu Valley temples are distinctive.

Lost-wax bronze casting, repoussé gold and silver, and the dhokra technique.

From paubha to manuscript illumination, Newa painting traditions combine precision with aesthetic.

A reflection on the artisans whose work underlies every edition of Miss Newa.