{"product_id":"hand-carved-cypress-wood-sivali-monk-statue-buddhist-blessing-figurine-decor","title":"Sivali Monk Statue - Cypress Wood, Blessing Figurine","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome figures are kept near a doorway or a cash register for a very specific reason. This hand-carved Arahant Sivali — solid cypress wood, carved by family artisans in Thường Tín village, Hanoi — is one of the most quietly practical statues in Buddhist tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 Meaning \u0026amp; Symbolism: Who Was Sivali?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSivali was a direct disciple of the Buddha, and the Buddha himself is recorded as having declared him foremost among all his followers in receiving offerings — no matter where Sivali traveled, generosity and provision seemed to find him without effort. That reputation is why he's honored across Thai, Burmese, Lao, and Sri Lankan Buddhism as a guardian of travelers, and a bringer of steady abundance to homes and businesses alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe's typically shown as a monk, staff and fan in hand, in the calm, unhurried posture of someone who has never had to worry about what tomorrow brings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a home or shop, he is the figure that says: what you need has a way of finding you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 The Wood \u0026amp; The Craft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCypress is a naturally aromatic, straight-grained wood, long favored in temple carving across East and Southeast Asia — both for its light, honey-gold tone and for its natural resistance to insects and decay, which comes from the wood's own oils rather than any applied treatment. It's a lighter, gentler material than Padauk, in both weight and color, and pairs well with brighter, more open spaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery statue is hand-chiseled from a single block by artisans continuing a wood-carving lineage in Thường Tín village across generations. The subtle variation in surface texture is the fingerprint of hand tool work — not a flaw, but the mark of an actual person shaping actual wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 Where to Place It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNear an entryway, a home altar, or — for those who run a small business — close to where money changes hands: a register, a desk drawer, a shop shelf. Keep him elevated and visible, not tucked away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🪵 Display Base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the cleanest finished look, we recommend pairing this piece with a matching Ebony wood pedestal base — sold separately — which lifts the statue slightly and gives it a more considered, gallery-ready presence on any shelf or altar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🎁 Gifting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSivali is a frequent gift for anyone about to travel, start a business, or move into a new chapter where they'll need things to simply work out:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSomeone opening a shop, restaurant, or new business\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA friend or family member about to travel extensively\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA housewarming gift meant to bring steady provision into a new home\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnyone who could use a quiet, ongoing sense of things going their way\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Buddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50625915355368,"sku":null,"price":76.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/6123\/6456\/files\/il_fullxfull.8271101536_fdgf.jpg?v=1790091178","url":"https:\/\/stilllotusstudio.com\/products\/hand-carved-cypress-wood-sivali-monk-statue-buddhist-blessing-figurine-decor","provider":"Still Lotus Studio VN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}