ART OF CASTING (lugzo)
There are two types of casting traditions which are practised in Bhutan and these include wax and sand casting.
Both continue to be practiced in the country but, in former times, wax casting was the more well-known version which was used by the Bhutanese casters.
Wax casting is a solid casting method but is more time consuming as compared to sand casting which is fast and easy.
Sand casting is completed by pouring molten metal into a non-permanent sand mould, which is constructed from a suitable pattern.
Hundreds of casting tools are required for both wax and sand casting. For carving alone, there are around 60 different types and shapes and sizes of tools in accordance with the size of the objects to be cast.
The casting master has to be skilled in all six stages of the casting process and these include drawing, sculpturing, casting, welding, carving, and polishing.
NEWS / EVENTS:
Dubbed
"Contemporary Styling of Hand-woven Bhutanese Textiles", a
product launch/ exhibition has been held at Druk Hotel in Thimphu City
with Her Majesty the Queen Ashi Sangay Choden Wangchuck as the Chief
Guest.
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