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Bhaktapur woodwork
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yumiyun 274 reviews

What to buy: Exquisite wood carving has been a speciality of Newar artisans. Around Durbur square in Bhaktapur, you can find street vendors selling what looks like pieces of woodworks from the architectures. Small figurines, reliefs etc are found.

Written May 12, 2003

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