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Welcome to the Arts & Crafts of South India
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Bronze Sculpture Gallery of Rare Hindu Icons
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The handicraft articles displayed here are cast in solid bronze using Lost Wax process and given an antique finish. We can also supply these statues in shinning condition. These are not usual items and therefore are not held in inventory (stock). You may also send a photo of an item of your interest and we can do custom work with a reasonable cost. Large statues as high as 5 feet can be made under special order.
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The making of bronze sculpture basically involves three steps. The form depicting the visual and spiritual aspects of the deity is often governed by the description given in the religious texts. For example, Siva takes the form of Sarabeswarar depicting a combination of human, animal and bird and is a rare one in the Chola iconography. The posture, jewelry, hairstyle, weapons, etc., are decided at this stage. Next, the body proportions are decided by the sculptor as per the Sirpa Sastras (text on sculpturing). Finally, a clay model is made from which the casting is produced using the Lost Wax (cire perdue) process. The sculptors of Chola period have excelled in making a model with balanced proportion and a delicate senstivity in the treatment of facial expressions.
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At Indus Handicrafts, we pay attention to the details of icon making and buyer is assured of authentic reproduction. In the past, we have reproduced rare depictions from the pictures sent by buyers. In such cases, we usually discuss all aspects before the of the work. .
