10 Great Women Sculptors You Should Know

The famous Hoysala bangle sculpture is a stunning example of how skilled the artisans were. It shows a woman whose stone bangle can actually move up and down her arm — carved from the same piece of stone. Made from soft soapstone, the sculptors created such fine, delicate gaps that the bangle stayed free but never fell off. No machines, no modern tools — just mastery of hand and eye. This one sculpture shows the true magic of Hoysala art: stone that feels alive, jewellery that feels real, and cr

Lifelike Sculptures of the Remarkable Human Form Are Modern-Day Classics