In the entrance hall, by the door, or in a corner of the living room - as you step in, the 40-centimetre welcoming Buddha statue signals at once: this is a place worthy of dignified quiet. The gesture of the hand, the calm features of the face, and the vintage blue-turquoise paint speak both of spirituality and rustic, homely beauty. This statue is not a museum piece but an object that settles into the everyday life of a home.
The character of the carving
The statue is made from suar wood - a robust, beautifully grained tropical species growing in Southeast Asia. The carving is done by hand, then painting and sun-drying follow to bring out the vintage feel. Because every step is manual, every statue is unique: the blue and turquoise tones do not catch the wood the same way each time, and the grain draws different patterns - no two pieces are exactly alike.
The meaning of the welcoming gesture
The welcoming Buddha hand position (Abhaya mudra) is a symbol of protection, reassurance and the release of fear. The outward-turned, raised right palm carries the message: do not fear. In Buddhist art this gesture is traditionally directed toward the arriving guest or the inhabitants of the home - so it works particularly well in entrance halls and doorways. The 5-kilogram weight allows for safe, stable placement.
Product details
- Height: 40 cm
- Material: suar wood
- Colour: vintage blue and turquoise paint
- Weight: 5 kg
- Country of origin: Indonesia
- Hand carved, hand painted
- Welcoming (Abhaya) hand gesture
Welcome dignified calm into your home - order the 40-centimetre welcoming Buddha statue now.