Handmade Sugar Cubes
| Gross Weight: | 0.1 kg (0.22 lbs) |
| Material: | Sugar |
| Iconography / Artist: | sugar |
| Craft Origin: | Kathmandu Valley, Nepal • Ancient Heritage Technique |
| Cataloged On: | Jul 24, 2021 |
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The large cut crystals are made by slowly cooling a concentrated sugar syrup until it crystallizes, resulting in large, irregular-shaped crystals. The crystals are then separated from the remaining syrup and dried, resulting in hard, translucent, and amber-colored sugar crystals.
Large cut sugar crystals are also known for their health benefits. Unlike refined white sugar, which has been stripped of its natural nutrients, rock sugar contains trace minerals, such as calcium, magnesium, and iron. These minerals are important for maintaining healthy bones and muscles, and also help to regulate blood sugar levels.
Overall, large cut sugar crystals are a versatile and delicious sweetener that can be used in a variety of hot beverages, baked goods, and desserts. Their unique flavor and texture, combined with their health benefits, make them a popular choice for those looking to add a touch of sweetness to their favorite foods and drinks.
Centuries-Old Lost-Wax Metal Casting
Each sculpture at Handmade Handicraft is crafted using the ancient cire-perdue (lost-wax) technique, a craft perfected over a millennium by the Newar artisans of Patan. The process begins with sculpting beeswax and Himalayan tree resin by hand. A multi-layered clay mold is formed around the wax, which is melted away in the furnace, creating a void that is filled with molten red copper or bronze.
24K Mercury Gilding
Applied with pure gold leaf and fused using fire gilding for an ethereal sheen that endures for generations.
Cold-Gold Face Painting
The sacred facial features and serene gaze of deities are carefully rendered with powdered cold gold and natural pigments.
Hand-Chiseled Detailing
Intricate robes, mandalas, and jewels are carved by hand with miniature steel chisels and devotion.
Door-to-Door Worldwide Express Delivery
Since 1976, we have shipped thousands of delicate sacred statues and handicrafts across North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia with an exceptional track record of safe delivery.
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Express Carriers: We partner with DHL Express, FedEx International, and licensed Air Cargo freighters with end-to-end tracking.
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Museum-Grade Packaging: Each piece is wrapped in moisture-resistant vapor barriers, thick high-density foam cushioning, and reinforced export cartons or custom wooden crates for large statues.
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100% Transit Insurance: All international shipments are fully insured against loss or damage during transit.
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Customs Clearance & Documentation: Includes official Nepal Archaeological Department export clearances certifying modern non-antique artisan status for hassle-free customs clearance.