NOVICA Artisan Handcrafted Cement Statuette Artisan Yoga Brown Green Indonesia Sculpture [9in H x 6.75in W x 5in D] ' Asana Pose in Green'

Novica works together with talented artists, artisans, and designers around the world to produce stunning, keepsake handmade treasures.About this item: Sarono's skillfully crafted statuette sits in asana, a general term for the meditation posture, later expanded to mean any pose or gesture. The Javanese artisan hand casts the statuette from a combination of cement and lava sand before painting the woman a rich golden brown with deep green clothing. Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightlyAbout our Artist: My name is Sarono. I was born in 1976, in Bantul, Yogyakarta. In my village the people are creative and productive, so there are many opportunities to learn and exchange ideas about skills or business development. Where I live is close to the art school, where many famous artists and people with an artistic spirit study. In my village there was also a terrible earthquake in 2006. However, our people survived and quickly recovered. At that time I participated in social activities that helped the community, so now many tourists from all over the world visit my village to meet the artists here. I was born in a family that is not artistic, but since I was little they supported me to learn from my environment and with the best artists. I am very grateful to have supportive friends and parents. I am the second of four siblings. Since I was little I never went to formal school. I learn from the lives of the people around me; how the artists share with each other. I have been pursuing art since 2000. I initially learned from friends in the sculptor community around Yogyakarta. Then I worked in an exporting company as a casual employee. I really love my job, because since hood I grew up with fellow sculptors. I feel in this field I find satisfaction and happiness when I see people enjoying my work. In my spare time I really like to keep birds; sometimes my pet bird is my

• Size: 9" H x 6.75" W x 5" D
• Handmade by Novica artisans using time-honored traditional methods
• Includes an official card certifying the item is authentic, artisan crafted and of exceptional quality
• Quality craftsmanship: Novica works with artisan Sarono to craft this item
• Product info: Cement, lava sand, EVA foam