romance

Shiva and Parvati represent divine masculinity and femininity in traditional Hindu doctrine, symbolizing the union of universal forces and the spiritual search for love. Inspiring many with their sacred romance, this godly couple is today the protagonist of Made Tresna's newest creation. Working with hibiscus wood, the Balinese artisan creates this wood mask depicting both deities wearing their classic ornaments, which are also hand-painted in a yellow tone.

Love finds its way even in the darkest times, as Rama and Sita experience in the ancient saga of the Ramayana. Born blessed by the gods, Rama and Sita have been made for each other since the beginning of their lives, but jealousy and tragedy tear them apart, initiating a battle in the name of passion and love. Depicted by Bali's Wayan Nuliati in this sublime suar wood sculpture of traditional allure, Rama and Sita pose with their royal garments, symbolizing divine commitment.

The blessings of Ganesh, the benevolent god of sciences and arts, come upon you with this glorious design by master artisan Ayu Ary of Bali. Working with expertise and talent, Ayu composes these distinguished drop earrings with carved bones depicting the image of the deity, joined to sterling silver accents that also embrace natural garnet jewels in a lustrous pear shape, representing romance.

Hand-carved in lavish detail, this cempaka wood relief panel from Ketut Sandi depicts the romance of Rama and Sita, as told in the Hindu epic Ramayana. Creating a wonderfully three-dimensional vignette, the artisan carefully executes every nuance of the couples' ornate dress and each leaf on the tree. The artisan chooses to leave the wood unfinished to highlight its beautiful grain.

The Ramayana is an epic poem that plays a very important role in Hindu literature, life and culture. Tens of thousands of verses relate the story of Rama, an incarnation of the Lord Vishnu, and his wife Sita.

Nyoman Indrawati Subrata of the Subrata Family delicately carves the heroic royal couple of the Hindu epic, the Ramayana. The epic poem tells the story of Rama, the seventh incarnation of the god Vishnu, who eventually wins Sita in marriage. Displaced as rightful heir to his father's throne, Rama goes into exile with Sita and his brother Lakshmana. Sita is later abducted by the demon-king Ravana. Rama, with the aid of the monkey general Hanoman, searches for Sita and slays Rawana, rescuing her. Rama then regains his throne. Rumors and gossip accuse Sita of adultery during her captivity. Although innocent, she bears Rama's twin sons in exile, sheltered by the hermit Valmiki, the author of the poem. Many years pass, but eventually, Rama and Sita reunite in love. This elegant sculpture by Nyoman Indrawati Subrata of the Subrata Family was created in suar wood which is responsible for the richness of color that can be seen in this masterpiece.

Eka brings Rama and Sita to life in an exquisite relief panel, carved by hand from Balinese suar wood. Surrounded by flowers and leaves, the royal couple is the model of a loving husband and wife. The story comes from the Sanskrit Ramayana, or "Romance of Rama," the shorter of the Hindu tradition's two most famous epic poems.

Separated by tragedy and injustice, Shiva found the love he had lost through divine means. After the death of his first wife, Sati, the gods transform her spirit into Parvati, uniting Shiva with his soulmate. Depicted in this homage to romance and divinity by Wayan Nuliati of Bali, the couple poses in this suar wood sculpture with rich cultural meaning.

Enchanted by the beauty of Sita, the evil king Rawana wants her as his concubine. He sends one of his knights to tempt her by transforming himself into a golden deer. Sita, captured by her curiosity, asks her husband to catch the golden deer. Thus begins one of the many trials that beset the noble Rama - though happily, love will ultimately prevail. The story comes from the Sanskrit Ramayana, or "Romance of Rama," the Hindu epic poem. Gusti Made Sujana uses batik to depict Rama and Rawana with the deer.