CHURU SANDALWOOD CARVED Hand Carved Godess Lakshmi Idol Sculpture Home Decorative Figurine 6"

Godess Lakshmi is depicted in Indian art as an elegantly dressed prosperity-showering golden-coloured woman signifying the importance of economic activity in maintenance of life her ability to move work and prevail in confusing darkness. She is the Goddess of Wealth and Prosperity. Worshipping her is believed to attract good fortune and abundance into one's life. Art: Handmade Wooden Carving An ancient craft originally practiced on ivory is adapted to different kinds of wood as well. The community of Ivory carvers still known as Hast daant waale from Rajasthan and Haryana have over the years evolved their craft to carving on wood as well. The craftsmen create decorative artifacts jewellery and utility products like lamps boxes photo frames and pen stands out of finely carved wood. These craftsmen generally work on sandalwood and the less expensive Kadam wood. Sandalwood is softer to work on and hence requires slightly blunt tools as against sharper ones for the Kadam wood. Carving involves shaping wood to make objects of utility and chiseling parts of wood to form intricate designs with the help of hand tools. Buyer will love the smooth lines and subtle detailing that gives this piece a sense of mystery. Other carved animals/designs adds a bold attraction to produce a piece that you will love displaying on your shelf or table. The warm stain enhances the natural beauty of the wood grain.