Swamimalai Bronze Icons
“History of this craft dates back to the Chola period. As known worldwide ‘Chola’ bronzes are the heritage of this craft.
Raja Raja Chola – I, who built the Thanjavur Brahadeeswara temple,brought lot of sculptors who were skilled in making icons out of metal, wood and stone. The artisan classes engaged in the making of the images are generally known as Sthapathis
who belong to the community of Viswakarma Community. Atlast they were engaged in building the temple at Swamimalai. Each piece is individually made and finished. The alluvial soil used for moulding without any admixture”
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