This project features a handcrafted Standing Ganesh statue created for a collector in Australia, with the client’s name kept anonymous at their request. The piece showcases exceptional traditional workmanship, combining cultural detailing with a premium multi-metal finish.
The statue is fully cast using the lost-wax method, beginning from wax figure creation, shaping, carving, and intricate refinement — all completed in-house by our skilled artisans. Every detail, from the facial expression to the ornamental patterns, was shaped by hand to ensure authenticity and balance.
The artwork features copper with an oxidized finish, enhanced with silver jewellery and selective gold-plated elements to highlight sacred details. The statue also includes Twakā and Parwā decorative work, adding depth, texture, and cultural significance.
The client was extremely pleased with the final piece, praising the balance, detail, and craftsmanship that reflect our studio’s dedication to traditional techniques and high-level artistry.
From the very beginning, this Standing Ganesh was envisioned as more than a sculpture — it was meant to be a symbol of beginnings, protection, and wisdom. When the request first came from a long-time art enthusiast in Australia, they expressed a deep personal connection to Ganesh as a remover of obstacles. They wanted a piece that carried not only beauty, but presence. Something that would feel alive in their home and radiate grounding energy.
The journey started in our studio with the creation of the wax model, the foundation of the lost-wax casting tradition. For days, our artisans warmed, shaped, and carved the wax, building the posture, proportions, and gentle expression of Ganesh. Every curve of the trunk, every fold of the attire, and every symbolic gesture was refined slowly and thoughtfully. The wax itself became a quiet meditation — layer by layer, the form emerged like a story being told through the hands of the craftsmen.
Once the wax sculpture reached perfection, it moved into the casting stage. Using the Thaguwa / Lost-Wax Casting Method, the figure was transformed into copper. After the casting, the statue went through multiple rounds of cleaning, carving, sharpening, and shaping — each step revealing the final identity of the piece more clearly.
This Ganesh features Twakā and Parwā detailing — two ornamental traditions that add both depth and storytelling to the sculpture. The Twakā adds texture and rhythm to the surface, while the Parwā lines bring structure, proportion, and refinement. Together, they reflect centuries of Newa craftsmanship and the symbolic layers behind Ganesh iconography.
For the surface finish, we chose a copper oxidized body to create a grounding, earthy presence — a look that blends age, wisdom, and elegance. Then came the adornments:
- Silver jewellery, crafted separately and fitted by hand
- Selective gold-plated highlights on sacred elements such as the crown and ornaments
- Fine detailing on the attire to enrich texture and narrative
These metallic contrasts bring life to the statue, making it glow from within while retaining an antique, traditional soul.
The entire process, from wax to metal to polishing, was carried out completely in-house by our skilled artisans — each one contributing their expertise. Carvers, wax masters, metal workers, polishers, engravers, and finish specialists worked in harmony, passing the piece from hand to hand like a sacred responsibility.
When the final piece was revealed, it carried an energy that felt both compassionate and powerful. The Standing Ganesh appeared ready to bless a new home, bringing balance and clarity to anyone who approached it.
Although the client requested anonymity, they expressed immense gratitude and happiness upon receiving the final images — moved by how the statue captured exactly the feeling they had hoped for.
In the end, this project became more than a commission. It became a bridge between cultures, a celebration of ancient craftsmanship, and a reminder that sacred art is not just made — it is born through devotion, patience, and the hands of those who pour their heart into every detail.