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Fierce spikes erect along his spine, the beast hisses, baring sharp fangs. Sculpting warm suar wood, Seji Taram depicts a winged dragon in exquisite detail. A divine creature in Balinese legend, the dragon is a recurring theme in the island's art.
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Any day is a good day when I see am image of a good fortune dragon. I collect dragons of all shapes and sizes.
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This was purchased as an anniversary gift for my son and daughter-in-law. They absolutely love it!
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I purchased this as a gift and its just lovely--intircate and unique--so thrilled with it!
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You can find our wood relief panel 'Winged Dragon Figure' by Seji Taram in wall decor categories such as Animal Themed Relief Panels and Wood Relief Panels. Enjoy exploring these sections for other Novica treasures.
Covering Basic Needs
This artist striving to supporting their own or their family's basic needs and improve their livelihood.
Empowering Women
Today, Seji is a strong female figure who heads a successful carving workshop. But in the days after her husband died, this future was far from guaranteed. With the carving skills she learned from her husband, Seji embraced her new reality with determination and commitment. As a result, she has not only been able to provide for her son, but now employs several other female artisans in her workshop.
Job Creator
Seji learned to carve from her husband. Sadly, he passed away and she was left to support herself and two children. Before he died, her husband urged her to be strong and become her own woman. She has done so and has grown their workshop. She now gives work to other carvers, and two women hand-finish the sculptures.
Preserving Traditions
Seji learned to carve from her late husband. Their workshop continues to produce his designs and also the ones Seji has developed. She teaches her assistants to carve and carefully instructs her finishers in how to refine each detail of the sculptures.
Profound Impact
Novica sales provide Seji with a steady income that has enabled her to grow her workshop. She is able to not only support her son but to provide steady wages to her workers, enabling them to support themselves and their families.
Microcredit Financing
Seji Taram has received 5 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $1250 and the most recent for $2500. Proceeds were used to hire people to help in his workshop.
Moving On Up
Since the death of her husband, Seji has not only survived ā she has managed to thrive. She has grown her workshop and is now able to offer work to other artisans in her community.
Caring for Children
Seji Taram is a widow. Her daughter is grown, Seji is raising her young son alone.
Enabling Education
Seji is determined to give her son the best possible education.
Confronting Adversity
This artist is currently confronting a major life challenge.
"I'll always remember what my husband said before died, he wanted me to carry on caring wisely for our children, and he also encouraged me to be a stronger woman for our children's sake."
It is with a very heavy heart that we mourn the death of Ketut Taram from lung cancer. He was the best man I ever knew, and the best husband I could... read more