Wood is an integral part of the Nepalese traditional culture
and architecture and evidence of its role can be found
dating back to the Licchavi period, fourth through ninth
century. Most of the woodcarvings that have survived
throughout Nepal around temples and other heritage sites are
from the thirteenth to eighteenth century Malla period.
While earlier woodcarvings have been described in
travelogues, samples have not survived the elements.
