Carving Destiny
Kathmandu's creative carvers
The influx of tourists is ensuring that the ancient art of stone carving in Kathmandu is undergoing a revival. Through the ages the icons of gods have been cast in perfect soft-stone carvings all over the spiritual city. Changing values though cast stone carving aside until the old art was almost lost. Yet a few old carvers nurtured the skills in their families, so that a new generation of carvers and beautiful objects have been born.
Produced by ABC Australia
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