The art of carving, usually on stones, woods and slates, is known as Parzo. Carving is extensively practiced in the country to produce items such as printing blocks for religious texts, furniture, altars, slate images embellished on the many shrines and wooden masks featured during the annual religious festivals.
Slate carvings depicting the Buddha and various other deities can be found in the templesthroughout the country. Aside from the masks, wooden sculptures are commonly seen in Bhutanese products, such as carvings of the eight lucky signs or even phalluses in various sizes and shapes.
These sculptures are usually made of blue pine or walnut and are further enhanced by painting them in vibrant colours.
