The story of Indian art and sculpture dates back to the Indus valley civilization of the 2nd and 3rd millennium BC. Styles and Schools of sculpting have changed with the change in time and thought. In a great and diverse land like India, different cultures have had their different and distinct style of sculptures, starting from stones, wood and metals.
* Bronze is a particular favorite of the artists as well as admirers. Indian bronze sculptures are also revered for their unparallel aesthetic quality. Handcrafted bronze sculptures of Indian deities, the Buddha in his various stances, the loveable Indian deity known as Ganesha and a lot of other secular images are cherished and treasured by collectors all over the world. * Rock cut architecture and sculptures occupy a significant place in the Indian architecture. A solid body of rock is taken a carved into a final sculpture . * Wooden sculptures/statues are the oldest medium used for carving artifacts. Wooden sculptures/statues are made of different type of woods like Sesame, Teak, Oak, sandalwood and rosewood. * Most Indian sculptures include statues of gods and goddesses, warriors, celestial dancers and animals, besides those of couples in erotic poses. The Hindu philosophy of Yoga and Bhoga (physical pleasure), the two paths leading to final liberation, seem to be the underlying theme of these sculptures.
Indian Sculpture
We are known for offering an exquisite collection of indian sculptures (metal) that is hand cast by the artists of south india. Karana 60 of 108, shiva dancing the wild tandava dance 12" is one of best sculptures. It depicts shiva holding agni or fire in his hand and a dhamru or drum. The other two hands are free for performing his dance posture. The statue is clothed in a simple lion cloth, necklaces & assorted jewelry and head dress has a small crescent moon and goddess ganga. There is a small bell wrapped around his right calf. The statue is intricately carved with each finger and jewel. these statues can be custom made as required by our clients. Foe keeping the shine of the statue intact, it should be wiped regularly with cotton cloth using some coconut oil or other natural oil. the story behind the wild tandava: kali was the patron goddess of thillai forest
lord shiva came to the forest to dance or two of his devotees
patanjali and vyaaghrapaada who worshipped the svayambhu-linga, now in the inner sanctum of the temple
kali challenged shiva to a dancing contest on the condition that the loser had to leave the forest
the contest was judged by lord vishnu
the dance contest went on for hours with every one of shiva's dance postures being matched by kali
shiva performed a posture with his left leg lifted over his head in the ananda thandavam exposing his genital area
kali, being a respectable woman, was unable to go into this compromising position
kali admitted defeat and left the forest
statue description:
material: south indian lost wax method bronze
height: 12 inches
base: 4 x 3 inches
weight: 3. 18 kg
another piece offered by us is the hand made, bronze sculptur of hanuman known also as anjaneya. He is the most important character in the epic, the ramayana. He is a vanara or "human with the tail of a monkey" who helped lord rama, an avatar of vishnu, in rescuing his consort, sita, from the rakshasa king ravana. The statue depicts hanuman standing with his hands together in respect in adoration of rama. He is known for his faithful and steadfast service to rama as told in the ramayana epic. Hanuman is also considered as an incarnation of lord shiva. specifications:
KNT Creations India Pvt Ltd. Manufacturing and supplying sculptures such as figurative sculptures, garden sculptures, fibreglass sculptures, decorative fibreglass sculptures and garden fibreglass sculptures.
FCM, for Creative Minds Manufacturer and supplier of decorative arts which includes female decorative art, trousseau decoration arts, modern art paintings, hand made designer candles, tanjor wrapping gifts and trousseau gudda gudiya arts.
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