ganesha

Sitting above a lotus, the Hindu god Ganesha is realized against a majestic corona. In two hands he holds weapons, and in his other two he displays a symbol of peace and holds a bowl of his favorite dessert. Balinese artisan Desak Nyoman Parwati realizes this vibrant composition on rayon using the batik wax dyeing technique.

Precious waru, or hibiscus flowers flourish on an ethereal scarf of luxurious silk. The blossoms are an offering to the goddess Kali and Lord Ganesha in Hindu worship. By Ahmad Saleh, the scarf is crafted by hand using hand-stamped batik motifs. Motifs and colors can vary slightly, as even the sun affects the dyes.