About Us:
Shakya Handicraft has been established to bring exquisite Newari
and Tibetan products to people all over the world. Since our families
have been manufacturing the statues and silver jewelries for generations
we bring you the finest and best quality products - directly from our
workshop.We take bulk orders or single item orders according to the
customer's need.
We offer a wide collection of Buddhist Tibetan silver pendants,
earrings, rings as well as designed silver jewelleries. We would like to
assure you that we will do our best to guarentee custormer satisfaction.
This is our initial genuine effort to introduce our Newar Art and Culture of
Nepal directly to the rest of the world. Please help us with your
suggestions and cooperation by establishing relationship with us.
More about our statues:
Metal statues and silver jewelry are traditional metal handicraft - each
piece handmade by today's "Newar" artists who are preserving the
guidelines and techniques for centuries. Newari metal statues and silver
jewelleries are famous around the world for its authenticity, manufacturing
process, fine carving and art work, traditional workmanship and high
professionalism of the artists.
Newar artists use traditional technique known as Lost Wax Method of
casting in the manufacturing of statues and idols. This complicated process
requires an artists conception, proper technology, an engineers perfection
and skillful hands of
a craftsman. The art and skills required have been handed down from
ancestors and the age-old designs and production technology is still being
followed
Product Description Tara is the female deity of the Buddhist Pantheon.
White Tara was born from a tear of the Boddhisatwa of compassion,
Avalokiteswora. She holds a very prominent position in Tibet and Nepal.
Tara is believed to protect the human beings while they are crossing the
ocean of existence. Among two forms of Tara, White Tara is regarded as
consort of Avalokiteswara, some times of Vairochana.Even at times she is
also regarded as Saptalochana or Tara with seven eyes. Extra eyes on her
forehead, palm, and feet. She has lotus flower at one or both of her shoulder.
She is seated in full Vajra Posture. The practice of Tara is basically
performed in to prolong life as well as for healing purpose.
Material
Copper with gold plated body and gold
painted face
Height 12 inches (30.4 cms)
Weight 4 kg(8.8 pounds)
This item is a fine work of Art handmade by Newar artists in
Patan, Nepal.Please contact us for futher information. We will
provide you with catalogue and quotation upon your request.
White Tara Gold Painted Face Gold Plated Body
