NOVICA 243033 Artisan Hand Carved Natural Suar Wood Relief Panel Om & Lotus Flower Wall Art, Omkara', Brown

NOVICA, in association with national Geographic, works together with talented artisan designers around the world to produce stunning, keepsake treasures. Our mantra is to spread global happiness, so rest assured - well do everything we possibly can to ensure you’re a happy customer. About this item: by made mulyani, this soar wood relief panel depicts the symbol omkara, the root of all sounds. This one letter is the emblem of the most high, and serves as a deeply significant and distinctly recognizable symbol for Hindu dharma. - hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly> - signed by the artist's> - wood grain and color can vary slightly about our artist: "I was born in 1975 to a wood carver family in a small rural area on the island of Bali. Our family was underprivileged, and I wasn't able to continue my studies after graduating from senior high school. In 2002, there was a very difficult moment in my life. I was starting a small shop in the market with a bank Loan. Suddenly, a bomb exploded in bali's tourist area! people suffered a lot because most work is dependent on tourism. Bali became so quiet, and no visitors or customers came. I think this was the toughest time in my whole life. My island is rich in artistry, so my family taught me to make sculptures. I started by watching them carving wood at home. I was excited with the final results and worked hard at learning how to create them. By creating these beautifully detailed sculptures and masks, we'd like to introduce our traditional culture to the world. I hope our sales will grow and people worldwide will come to know our culture."