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Lost-wax bronzes · Swamimalai

Each bronze begins as wax, and is cast only once.

Nataraja, Lakshmi and Ganesha, modelled in beeswax, cast in panchaloha and finished by hand by our sthapathis on the banks of the Cauvery.

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NatarajaFrom 9 inch to temple sizePooja-room iconsSolid copper, 4 to 6 inchBrass statuesLarge pieces for the home

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One of each. When a piece is sold, the next is a new casting.

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Our foundry

Wax, clay and fire, the way it has been done here for a thousand years.

Mezhugu means wax. Every piece starts as a beeswax model, is coated in Cauvery clay, and the wax is melted out before the metal goes in. The mould is broken to free the bronze, so no two are the same. Eleven sthapathis work with us in Swamimalai.

11
sthapathis in our foundry
10 weeks
for an 18 inch Nataraja
1 mould
broken for every piece
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Choose

Pick a bronze, or describe the one you want.

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Approve

For commissions, you see the wax model first.

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Receive

Crated, insured and carefully checked at your door.

Commission a deity for your home or temple.

Send us a size, a form and a photo of the space. Our sthapathi sketches it, and you approve the wax before we cast.

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Reviews

What customers say

Sample reviews, written for this demo. Real customer reviews replace them on your store.

We commissioned a 30 inch Nataraja for our dance school. Seeing the wax model on video before casting made all the difference.
Anjali R. · Bengaluru
The Lakshmi is tiny but heavy, and the detail on her face is beautiful.
Gayathri S. · Chennai
Shipped to Singapore in a wooden crate with the bill of weights. Arrived perfect.
Ravi T. · Singapore

Questions

Before you order

Answers to what customers ask us most. More on the questions page.

What is panchaloha?

A traditional alloy of five metals, mostly copper with brass, tin and small amounts of silver and gold. The proportions are written on the bill.

How long does a commission take?

From 8 weeks for a piece up to 12 inches, and 10–16 weeks for larger pieces. You approve the wax model before we cast.

Can I visit the foundry?

Yes, Monday to Saturday by appointment. A casting day is the best time to come; we will tell you when the next pour is.

How do I care for a bronze?

Dust it with a soft brush. For abhishekam, rinse with water and dry it at once. Do not polish an antique patina.

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New castings from the foundry.

Photos of each new bronze, before it is listed. About twice a month.