Krishna Idols with Flute, Stone and Colour Work

Krishna idols with a flute and stone and colour work are a finished style: the stones and colours are applied by hand after casting, so each piece has a slightly different look. The sizes run from small figures to very large idols, and the largest are very heavy. The thing that matters most is the care: the stones and colour need gentler handling than the plain metal, and the flute is a thin part to protect.

Most pieces are brass, and each listing names the metal. Dust with a soft brush rather than a cloth that can catch on the stones, and keep water away from the stone and colour work. Lift the idol by its base, not the flute.