Leave Unrest Behind Hand-Carved Hibiscus Wood Buddha Sculpture from Indonesia Alok Jain a modern sun lances fiery

a modern sun lances fiery rays to warm the earth

He works in steel to shape the lovely creature

Known as Ya'ax Chich

Bali's Ketut Sulastri designs the bracelet

Leave Unrest Behind Hand-Carved Hibiscus Wood Buddha Sculpture from Indonesia Alok Jain a modern sun lances fieryThis original and impressive sculpture by Indonesian artisan Wayan Rendah invites us to leave our unrest behind. Holding one hand in a symbol of meditation, Buddha sits in a cross legged posture, carefully carved by hand from a single piece of hibiscus wood. A stunning attention to detail is lavished over Buddha's hair and flowing clothes, and the back of the sculpture is allowed to showcase the hibiscus wood's natural form, representing the things we