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Tibetan Faces

US$ 3.85

Direct Artisan Price • Ex-factory Kathmandu

Min Order: 1 pc

Dimensions:	15x18 cm (5.9 × 7.1 inches)
Gross Weight:	0.05 kg (0.11 lbs)
Material:	cotton and wood
Iconography / Artist:	Batik Painting
Craft Origin:	Kathmandu Valley, Nepal • Ancient Heritage Technique
Cataloged On:	Mar 20, 2010

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Batik Painting

Batik painting is a traditional art form that involves the use of wax to create intricate designs on fabric. The technique is believed to have originated in Java, Indonesia, but it has spread to other parts of the world, including Nepal. The process of creating a batik painting involves applying hot wax to fabric using a tool called a tjanting or a brush. The wax creates a barrier that prevents dye from penetrating the fabric, creating a pattern or design. The fabric is then dyed in a series of colors, with the wax being reapplied between each dyeing stage to create additional layers of color and design. Once the desired colors and patterns have been achieved, the wax is removed by boiling or scraping the fabric, revealing the final batik painting.

In Nepal, batik painting is a popular art form that is often used to create colorful wall hangings, clothing, and accessories. Nepali batik painters often draw inspiration from their rich cultural heritage, incorporating traditional motifs and symbols into their designs. Many Nepali batik paintings feature intricate mandalas, geometric patterns, and depictions of deities and spiritual figures.

Batik painting requires a high degree of skill and patience, as each layer of wax and dye must be carefully applied to achieve the desired effect. The result is a stunning piece of art that showcases the beauty of Nepali culture and the creativity of its people.

Item Specific Details & Notes

Hand painted painting of Tibetan environment and people

Painted on canvas, using brush.

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.

Express Carriers: We partner with DHL Express, FedEx International, and licensed Air Cargo freighters with end-to-end tracking.
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.
100% Transit Insurance: All international shipments are fully insured against loss or damage during transit.
Customs Clearance & Documentation: Includes official Nepal Archaeological Department export clearances certifying modern non-antique artisan status for hassle-free customs clearance.