Batik Wood Mask of Hindu Goddess Sita Handcrafted in Java - Purity Sita Pima Cotton Carrying on the carving legacy

Carrying on the carving legacy of her late husband Putra Suteja

this set by Neeru Goel features the innate allure of natural rainbow moonstone

Lucas Sicay from Guatemala handcrafts a set of three cheerful hatbands

including the sun and the moon

Batik Wood Mask of Hindu Goddess Sita Handcrafted in Java - Purity Sita Pima Cotton Carrying on the carving legacyThis fascinating wall mask portrays the revered Hindu goddess Sita, who stands as the central female figure in the ancient epic, the Ramayana, and is the consort of Rama, the avatar of the god Vishnu. Through the intricate technique of batik, where wax resist dyeing is employed, the exquisite mask by Javanese artisan Gunadi comes to life on a canvas of black wadang wood beautifully adorned with a mesmerizing interplay of vibrant motifs and colors.