Students closely observed the techniques used by Chola bronze sculptors, including the careful application of wax, the patient layering of clay moulds, and the silent concentration of molten metal pouring. The making unfolded slowly. It was shaped by skill, and deep concentration. The learning went beyond the sculpture itself. Students learned aboutThe everyday lives, convictions, families, and communities that sustain this craft. Discussions and observation demonstrated that the art form is a living tradition ingrained in daily life rather than merely a devotional object. #cholabronze #student #artcraft #sculpture #devotional

At Palani brass workshops in Kumbakonam, students stepped into spaces shaped by heat, rhythm, and generations of skilled hands. Surrounded by furnaces, moulds, and the steady cadence of hammering metal, they witnessed how raw material is measured, cast, and finished with precision and care. Engaging directly with artisans offered more than observation, it opened a new lens to understand process, problem-solving, and material behaviour firsthand. #cattrivandrum #craftstudy #palanibrass #architectureeducation #learningthroughmaking