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Ganesh Statues in Kathmandu
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The back alleys and courtyards of Kathmandu are fascinating with their numerous Buddhist shrines and old statues of the elephant headed hindu god Ganesh. Stone statues of Ganesh are everywhere.
Buddha Statues and Tibetan Masks in Nepal
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This was written before trekking in Mustang, between the villages on the old trade route between Tibet and Nepal that was used for hundreds of years by caravans of sheep and goats carrying salt and wool.
Warli Tribal Painting
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Human and animal bodies are represented by two triangles joined at the tip; the upper triangle depicts the trunk and the lower triangle the pelvis. Their precarious equilibrium symbolizes the balance of the universe.What are Wooden Masks used for?
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The spirits of the mountains and forests must be appeased for the village to prosper. These masks are being used in the Cham, or masked, dance festivals at monasteries in the Buddhist region of Ladakh, northern India.
India is a Treasure Store of Traditional Crafts
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India is a treasure store of traditional crafts. For over 40 years we’ve been travelling to India and been amazed by the diversity of decorative skills.