6 Inch White Tara Gold Statue naga shell Handmade by Tibetan artisans

Handmade by Tibetan artisans

Eye catching traditional desgn from a shop on the streets on Thamel

in this context

Traditional Bodhi seed malas

The Om mantra of compassion is on one side and Buddha eyes are on the other

6 Inch White Tara Gold Statue naga shell Handmade by Tibetan artisansThis White Tara statue is entirely handmade in Nepal by a 5th generation crafting family. It is finely detailed and much of the body and lotus is gilded with gold plating. The face is hand painted and comes wrapped for protection. Each bronze statue is made using the lost wax method, which takes considerable time and skill. After casting, each statue is hand detailed and carved by master craftsmen and the face and body are hand painted with gold leaf.