Back Ground:

The history of metal works and artifacts of Nepal is believed to be very ancient as the traces far back to 11th century. This art has been practiced by our forefathers and we have been working in this field to make it renowned all over the world. The historic monuments created by our ancestors are scattered throughout and beyond Nepal. The glorious images of Shakyamuni statue at Karmaraj Gompa in Swayambhu is an example of our grandfather Kuber Singh Shakya’s master creation.

Deeply motivated by our past and realizing the rarity and specialty of this genuine occupation, we are determined for the continuation and preservation of this unique profession. At present, apart from that of our own country, we’ve also worked for clients from Japan, Taiwan, USA, France and Germany.

 
Figure no. 1,  our late grandfather Kuber Singh Shakya can be seen with his creation Tibetan Stupa made in 1927 AD.
     
 
Introduction:

We are specialist in embossing work on metal sheet. This work is known as repoussè. The term repoussè, in the French language, refers to continuous turning of a metal to a desired shape, beating it alternatively from front and behind. It is our occupation to make the images of gods and goddess and to make art works on metal sheet with the help of our traditional tools. This work mostly used in the Temples, Mahabhihars, Gompas and Stupas of Nepal and Tibet. The demand for such metal arts has been increasing in recent years in various countries.

“On Metal Arts And Crafts” is an organization associated with the metal works. This organization, however, established in 2002, has rendered its services in Nepal and other countries in the world.

Figure no. 2,  shows our grandfather’s last creation Shakyamuni Buddha statue at Karmaraj Gompa in Swayambhu

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