Leave Unrest Behind Hand-Carved Hibiscus Wood Buddha Sculpture from Indonesia Ruben and Gilda Perez Like a pair of curving

Like a pair of curving pillars

who works with local Thai artisans

By Arnon Thongkaew in Thailand

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Leave Unrest Behind Hand-Carved Hibiscus Wood Buddha Sculpture from Indonesia Ruben and Gilda Perez Like a pair of curvingThis original and impressive sculpture by Indonesian artisan Wayan Rendah invites us to leave our unrest behind. Holding one hand in a symbol of meditation, Buddha sits in a cross legged posture, carefully carved by hand from a single piece of hibiscus wood. A stunning attention to detail is lavished over Buddha's hair and flowing clothes, and the back of the sculpture is allowed to showcase the hibiscus wood's natural form, representing the things we