18. Nepali Arts and Crafts

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

• Learn about traditional Nepali art forms
• Understand different craft techniques
• Know about common art materials
• Appreciate cultural artistic expressions

60 minutes

• Paper
• Colored pencils
• Regular pencils
• Notebooks

1. Review (5 minutes)

• Quick recap of traditional dress
• Connect patterns in dress to art
• Discuss what students know about Nepali art

2. Traditional Art Forms (15 minutes)

Discuss and draw:

• Thangka Paintings
• Religious paintings
• Detailed designs
• Color meanings
• Story-telling through art
• Mandala Art
• Circular designs
• Geometric patterns
• Color symbolism
• Sacred geometry
• Mithila Art
• Folk art style
• Nature themes
• Simple patterns
• Wall paintings

3. Traditional Crafts (15 minutes)

Discuss and illustrate:

• Pottery
• Clay pots
• Traditional designs
• Daily use items
• Decorative pieces
• Wood Carving
• Window designs
• Temple decorations
• Furniture patterns
• Sacred symbols
• Metal Work
• Bronze statues
• Bells and singing bowls
• Decorative items
• Religious objects

4. Drawing Activity (15 minutes)

Students draw:

• Simple mandala patterns
• Basic Mithila art designs
• Traditional patterns
• Nature-inspired designs

5. Closing Activity (10 minutes)

• Students write about their favorite art form
• Share what they created
• Compare with art they know
• Preview of next week's topic

• Art (कला - Kala)
• Craft (शिल्प - Shilpa)
• Design (डिजाइन - Design)
• Pattern (बुट्टा - Butta)
• Color (रङ्ग - Rang)

1. Draw simple mandala patterns

2. Create nature-inspired designs

3. Practice traditional patterns

Check students':

• Understanding of art forms
• Knowledge of patterns
• Drawing skills
• Class participation

• Keep patterns simple
• Use basic geometric shapes
• Focus on simple designs
• Make cultural connections clear
• Encourage creativity
• Keep technical terms simple

• Each art form tells stories
• Colors have meanings
• Patterns pass down history
• Art connects to daily life
• Modern artists use traditional styles

• Start with simple shapes
• Build patterns gradually
• Use basic color combinations
• Connect to familiar designs
• Make activities achievable
• Celebrate creativity