“Padmini”- the lotus-lady is the zenith of feminine exquisiteness in ancient Indian parameters of Saundarya (beauty). The term is used in Hindu treatise and secular texts for describing the most beautiful female- one who has eyes shaped like a lotus flower, lips as delicate as the petals of a freshly bloomed lotus, whose limbs carry the suppleness of a floral vine and body emanates an alluring aroma similar to that of the Padma.
Carrying these virtues in her being, a Padmini woman is an auspicious and desired presence in the household, who serves as a magnet, attracting positive, fecund, and enriching energies. Drawing from the rich Indian legends around Padmini stree (woman), this teakwood Lady bust on a wooden stand brings to you a propitious and aesthetically unparalleled home décor.
The teakwood lady bust is attached to a modern, lacquered, octagonal wooden stand, whose dark shade complements the rich cinnamon-hued wooden statue. The Padmini woman is sculpted with a marvelously designed blossoming lotus flower, from which she appears to be emerging. Fine incised lines on the petals of the lotus imbue the flower with a natural texture that balances the flawless limbs of the beauty it cradles. The lady emergent from the lotus has her hair secured distinctively, with a floral string tied around a high raising, slightly tilted bun- the traditional style of Nair women, belonging to the South Indian region of India.
The perfection achieved by the maker of this wooden lady bust is best observable in her facial features- arched eyebrows, lively, deep eyes, sharp nose, and smiling lips, all the attributes successfully overcoming the hardness of the medium in which they are delineated. Simple, ethnic jewelry adorns the Padmini lady, who herself is the most precious jewel in the world. With a perfected interplay of etching and polishing, the teakwood lady statue is endowed with a spectacular life force, that originates from the animated eyes of the beauty and spreads in her surroundings.
How to care for Wood Statues?
Wood is extensively used in sculpting especially in countries like China, Germany, and Japan. One feature that makes the wood extremely suitable for making statues and sculptures is that it is light and can take very fine detail. It is easier for artists to work with wood than with other materials such as metal or stone. Both hardwoods, as well as softwood, are used for making sculptures. Wood is mainly used for indoor sculptures because it is not as durable as stone. Changes in weather cause wooden sculptures to split or be attacked by insects or fungus. The principal woods for making sculptures and statues are cedar, pine, walnut, oak, and mahogany. The most common technique that sculptors use to make sculptures out of wood is carving with a chisel and a mallet. Since wooden statues are prone to damage, fire, and rot, they require proper care and maintenance.
It is extremely important to preserve and protect wooden sculptures with proper care. A little carelessness and negligence can lead to their decay, resulting in losing all their beauty and strength. Therefore, a regular clean-up of the sculptures is a must to prolong their age and to maintain their shine and luster.
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