beautiful robes

Let Subin Tositarat's beautiful Buddha sculpture remind you to meditate as often as you can. The Thai artisan hand carves the sculpture from raintree wood, coating the Buddha in glossy black lacquer before describing his robes with 24k gold foil accents.

This beautiful rendition of Buddha seated on a lotus flower is designed and crafted by Wayan Rendah. Using Balinese suar wood, he carves the image by hand with brilliant attention to detail. Each fold and crease of Buddha's robe and lotus petal work is depicted with expert precision. The master sits in a traditional meditative prayer-pose and is sure to bring an aura of peace and calm to your home.

Decorated in shimmering gold accents, this sculpture from Subin Tositarat is beautiful reminder to look for peace every day. The Thai artisan hand carves the sculpture from raintree wood, coating the Buddha in glossy black lacquer before describing his robes with 24k gold foil accents.

Surrounded by lotus flowers and curling plumes of smoke, Wayan Rendah's Buddha meditates in perfect peace. The Balinese artisan hand carves the sculpture from local suar wood, paying special attention to the lines and folds in Buddha's flowing robe. Finally, the wood is polished for a beautiful luster that lets its natural grain shine through.

From Bali comes this superb depiction of a teaching Buddha as he sits on sacred lotus flowers, his hands making the gesture which represents the transmission and discussion of his teachings known as the Vitarka mudra. The artisan's skill can be seen in details such as the Buddha's headdress, the drape of his robe and his slender fingers. When designing a new piece, master carver Wayan Rendah enjoys letting the wood's characteristics inspire him. In this case he works with hibiscus wood and finishes the statuette in the variegated brown shades typical of this wood.

Deep in meditation, Buddha sits on a lotus blossom. The flowing lines of his robe are echoed in the delicate line of the petals. Holding prayer beads in his right hand, the master prays while making a gesture of blessing. Nyoman Sudiana sculpts the fluid contours from rich Balinese suar wood.