Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Styles and Periods Facet
3. Styles and Periods (hierarchy name)
4. [styles, periods, and cultures by region]
5. Asian
6. South Asian
7. Himalayan
8. Nepalese (culture or style)
9. Nepalese regional styles

Anotations

Scope note:

Style and culture of the Patan region of Nepal, around the city of Patan southwest of Kathmandu. The culture represents one of the Kathmandu Valley’s earliest settlements, described as the cradle of art and architecture in the valley. The style manifests itself particularly in crafts such as metalworking and woodcarving.