There is a pose that, when seen on a Buddha figure, immediately calms the breath: the meditative posture of the hands resting in the lap. This 40-centimetre wood-carved Buddha figure brings exactly that quiet, inward presence into your home. Thanks to its compact size, it easily finds its place on a living-room shelf, the corner of a study, a bedroom dresser, or on a small surface set up as a meditation corner.
The character of the carving
The sculpture is made of suar wood (also known as monkeypod) by hand-carving on the island of Bali, in traditional workshops. Because we are talking about hand-work, the grain of the wood, the fine details and the surface pattern are unique to each piece. No two sculptures are ever perfectly identical — this is not a flaw but a characteristic of traditional carving, and it is precisely what makes each piece unrepeatable.
Where it fits best
The hands-in-lap pose is especially well suited to places where quiet presence and inward attention matter: a meditation corner, a yoga room, a study used for focused work, or a calm corner of the living room. Its 40-centimetre height and 5-kilogram weight allow it to sit stably on almost any shelf or dresser. It works best in the company of natural materials — a candle, linen, a small plant.
Product details
- Height: approx. 40 cm
- Weight: 5 kg
- Material: suar wood (monkeypod)
- Made by: hand-carving, Bali, Indonesia
- Country of origin: Indonesia
If you are looking for a calm, dignified piece for your meditation corner or your study, this hand-carved Buddha sculpture with its hands resting in the lap can be a long-lasting, quiet companion in your daily life.