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Shopping for Buddhist sculptures have become easy with the various online stores offering a range of attractive Buddhist pieces. You can also shop for Buddha statues at antique shops and Feng – Shui stores. Buddhist sculpture shopping is provided by various online sites.
The sites offering Buddhist cultural works for sale have catalogs and description of of each Buddhist statue You can also check out the various Buddhist artifacts while Buddhist sculpture shopping at these sites. craftsindia, lotus sculpture stores, oriental décor, Buddhist artwork are some of the online sites that offer Buddhist sculpture shopping options. If you want to feel and hold the item before buying then there are antique shops and stores where you can buy Buddhist handicrafts. If you are visiting a Buddhist shrine then there are many shops located nearby that sells Buddhist mementos. Buddhist sculpture comprises statues, bowls, shrines mirrors, wall hangings and also Mudra Buddhist decorative pieces. Laughing Buddha is a popular buy, this is believed to bring happiness and joy.
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It is considered to be auspicious to keep Buddha figurines in your house as they symbolize wisdom, affluence, prosperity and wealth. Apart from spiritual reasons you can also buy Buddha sculptural works as decorative items for your house.
Burmese, Japanese, Chinese and Thai Buddhist artifacts are quiet popular. Ancient Indian handicraft stores often have Buddha figurines. Buddha heads carved out of stone, wood, metal, glass and wax are very attractive pieces. One such piece is the a brass Buddha head, which is approximately 16 inches high. Carved out of ancient brass metal it has an authentic tinge, which is complimented by a natural green patina. The craftsmanship denotes a head full of curls and a serene meditative expression.
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Buddhist sculpture shopping also includes shopping for hand crafted figurines, paintings and wall hangings. Here are some ideas that you can check out :
- Buddha idol with a halo : This shows Buddha standing and a halo behind his head. The detailed minute carvings and folds of the robe are exquisitely carved.
- Golden Buddha wall hanging : This is carved out of a gold leaf and shows a reclining figure turned on the right side with head supported by right hand. This is a fabulous piece of art depicting the ancient Lanna technique used by Thai artisans.
- Bronze Buddha bowl : This piece has carvings that reflects on the six phases of Buddha's life. The lid depicts emperor Ashok's pillar.
Look through Buddhistsculptures.com to know about Buddhist Sculptures
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