buddhist statues

Lying on his side, Buddha drifts off to a blissful sleep. Carving crocodile wood by hand, Bali's Gung Gus paints the this lovely signature sculpture in beautiful colors, detailing radiant blossoms on the flowing robe.

Hand carved from crocodile wood, this sculpture of Buddha exudes peace and tranquility. Sitting atop a lotus leaf, the master's raised hand takes the shape of the Vitarka mudra, representing the benefits of teaching and learning. Presented by Indonesian artist Gung Gus, the sculpture features floral and songbird motifs painted on the surface.

Inspired by the hundreds of Buddha statues placed around Java's famous Borobudur Temple, Ida Bagus Lawa Bargawa's hand paints this wall hanging using batik. The Balinese artisan uses a wax resist process and colorful dyes to create the design, which glows against a deep red backdrop.