When it comes to talk about the craft, Ladakh represent a
unique place for its exquisite craftsmanship. The Leh-Ladakh crafts projects
the unique art and cultural heritage of the region. No Ladakh boasts of a
large-scale artistic craftsmanship. More Arts and Crafts in Leh, Ladakh serve
the needs of the local population. For many it is the main source of
livelihood.
In the last years, the most luxurious items were acquired
through imports. Even today, most of the antique shops in town are owned Leh
Kashmir or Tibetans. But if you are a lover of art and originality Atrue, head
of the village of Chiling. The village located near 19kms by Nima Zanskar River
is an exception in traditional Ladakhi. This village consists of a society of
metal workers, who are considered descendants of artists from Nepal. These
artists from Nepal arrived here in the middle of the 17th century to build a
colossal idol of Buddha at Shey. Since then, the descendants exert their
hereditary trade. These craftsmen produce a wide variety of beautiful items for
religious and national by using copper, silver and bronze. Thus you will find
tea and chang pots (chapskyan) hookkah-bases, teacup stands, spoons and bowls
here, to mention a few. Sometimes, you can also find some silver chorten
(stupa). These are usually made for installation in national shrines and
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Tibetan style furniture is divided
into three main categories: chests, wardrobes and tables.
