Our custom tradition and in fact the theme of our life is reflected in Nepali art. It is associated with different gods and goddesses of various relegions. The walls of temples and other public places have been carved with the images of relegious significance. Palaces, towers, images of kings and the members of royal family have been built which show the art and architecture of the country. Thus, the ancient monuments and coins speak of our glorious past. The skill shown on the carvings and the money spent on it tell us that the country was rich at that time and there was amiable co-operation among the people.
Nepal has been rich in arts, painting and sculpture. Handmade goods like basket, straw-caps, carpets, woolen clothes made from the raw wool of sheeps, chyangras and yaks are our traditonal wealth of which we should be proud. Our handloom clothes and paper(Nepali Kagaj or paper) have their own importance. These cannot be replaced by the modern goods manufactured by machines. At the same time our grinding tools made of stones like 'Dhiki', 'Janto', 'Ghatta' etc., are still used in villages. According to Kautilya's Arthasastra, Nepalese aspects were very popular in the markets of Magadha in the 4th century BC. The handicrafts have been exported in large quantity to other countries even today. The images of god and goddess made Nepal a pilgrimage for the Hindus and Buddhists. Similarity, the places, traditional structure of towers and art work attract tourists from all over the world every year. Thus, we have been rich in our traditional art.
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