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Carving Marble Statues of the Buddha in Mandalay, Myanmar

Local artisans undertake the dusty and backbreaking work of carving statues of the Buddha out of marble. With Buddhism being the dominant religion in Myanmar, there is considerable demand for the statues, with clients able to choose from a myriad of poses, sizes, and styles. The artisans are clustered on a street in the Chanmyathazi neighborhood of Mandalay near the Mahamuni Pagoda.

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Carving Marble Statues of the Buddha in Mandalay, Myanmar (Copyright David Coleman)-001.tif
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© David Coleman
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Asia Burma Chanmyathazi Gautama Buddha Mandalay Mandalay Region Myanmar Republic of the Union of Myanmar Shakyamuni Siddhārtha Gautama Southeast Asia Upper Burma art artistry buddha buddhism buddhist carved marble carving fine art marble religion sculpture statuary statue white marble
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Carving Marble Buddha Statues // Mandalay, Myanmar
Local artisans undertake the dusty and backbreaking work of carving statues of the Buddha out of marble. With Buddhism being the dominant religion in Myanmar, there is considerable demand for the statues, with clients able to choose from a myriad of poses, sizes, and styles. The artisans are clustered on a street in the Chanmyathazi neighborhood of Mandalay near the Mahamuni Pagoda.