Swamimalai's sthapathis still cast deity bronzes by the lost-wax method and proportions laid down in the Shilpa Shastras, an unbroken line from the Chola masters who created the dancing Nataraja a thousand years ago.
- Region of origin:
- Tamil Nadu
- GI registration:
- Swamimalai Bronze Icons
- Materials:
- panchaloha (five-metal alloy)
- Techniques:
- lost-wax casting
- HS code (customs):
- 8306
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About Swamimalai Bronze Icons
Swamimalai's sthapathis still cast deity bronzes by the lost-wax method and proportions laid down in the Shilpa Shastras, an unbroken line from the Chola masters who created the dancing Nataraja a thousand years ago.
- Region of origin
- Tamil Nadu
- GI registration
- Swamimalai Bronze Icons
- Materials
- panchaloha (five-metal alloy)
- Techniques
- lost-wax casting
- HS code (customs)
- 8306
How it’s made
lost-wax casting
The makers
Crafted by Sthapathi bronze casters of Tamil Nadu.
Why “GI-tagged” matters
Swamimalai Bronze Icons is registered under India’s Geographical Indication (GI) Act as “Swamimalai Bronze Icons”. A GI tag legally certifies that a piece genuinely originates from its traditional region and is made by its rightful artisan community — your guarantee of authenticity.
Buying Swamimalai Bronze Icons — questions, answered
- Are VedikCraft's Swamimalai Bronze Icons pieces hand-painted or prints?
- Every Swamimalai Bronze Icons piece is genuinely handmade by a named artisan — one of a kind, never a print or machine copy.
- Is this Swamimalai Bronze Icons authentic and GI-certified?
- Yes. Swamimalai Bronze Icons is a GI-protected craft (registered as “Swamimalai Bronze Icons”). Every order ships with a signed Certificate of Authenticity and a QR code to verify its maker, region and GI status.
- What does an authentic Swamimalai Bronze Icons piece cost?
- Handmade Swamimalai Bronze Icons typically ranges from ₹5,000 to ₹2,00,000, depending on size, detail and the artisan.
- How do I care for a Swamimalai Bronze Icons piece?
- Keep Swamimalai Bronze Icons out of prolonged direct sunlight and damp, and dust it gently. Because each piece is handmade from natural materials, slight variations are part of its character.
GI-certified authenticity
Rooted in India’s registered craft traditions
Artisan-direct
Made by the makers — fair, direct earnings
Traceable provenance
Every piece carries its maker, region & origin