Indian Art in the World Peace Centre

A central concern of the WPC is promoting initiatives that serve as helping measures to unite Indian art and culture. Thus, within the framework of the project “Saving Indian Art”, traditional Indian art and crafts are promoted. The entire building is to be an exemplar of these arts and crafts. To this concept belong:
- cement art (figure and ornaments)
- granite art (floors)
- carved wood (figures)
- paintings (wooden figures)j
- wrought iron art (doors, windows, staircases)
- sandstone art (sandstone windows and landings)

The WPC offers many artists and craftspeople a place to work and train. In this way, they can develop the resources to nourish their families.

Woodcarving – an ancient craft.

The preservation of wood carving (Saving Indian Art) is an important part of the WPC. The carvers are trained in learning the traditional symbolic meaning of religious figures—ancient wisdom should be preserved and revered! A high standard of quality is demanded for these traditionally formal and beautifully crafted objects. Each figure is uniquely carved and finished.There are figures represented from all religions.  In this way, the WPC is creating employment and work possibilities for entire families, so that they may have an income. 

Colors and Harmony

Our special concern is that womens' lives should be improved, especially the lives of widows and single women who live on the fringe of society and are often excluded. We strive to give them the possibility of learning to paint wooden figures. The money earned from this work will enable whole families to flourish.
Colors play an important role throughout our buildings. For example, individual rooms are painted with different colors. Out of this play of form and color is created a harmony that has an instant effect on the beholder. In this way, the interior and exterior unite in one symphonic whole.