Sindhuli Root Art Museum draws growing Tourist Interest

Sindhuli: A unique root art museum established at the residence of lawyer and artist Bishwambhar Lamichhane in Kamalamai Municipality–4, Sindhuli, is gaining popularity among domestic tourists. Featuring creative artworks made from discarded tree roots, the museum offers visitors a fascinating combination of art, nature, and local creativity.

Lamichhane has spent nearly 30 years collecting discarded tree roots and pieces of driftwood from rivers and riverbanks and transforming them into creative works of art. Around 300 artworks are currently displayed at the museum.

According to Lamichhane, the artworks carry messages of patriotism, motherhood, love for nature and social harmony. Rather than selling the pieces, he has focused on preserving them and making them available for public viewing.

Plans are now moving forward to establish a dedicated public museum for the collection. Krishna Prasad Baral, Vice President of Jarabutta Art Centre Nepal, said a new building for the art centre is currently under construction with an investment of Rs 4.99 million from the provincial government.

The museum is drawing attention for turning materials normally considered waste into meaningful artistic creations. It is also helping promote local tourism and preserve a distinctive form of Nepali art in Sindhuli.
photo source : Pradeep Raj Onta