{"product_id":"18-playful-butter-krishna-with-arch-for-pooja-home-decor-handcrafted-wood-carving","title":"18″ Playful Butter Krishna with Arch for Pooja \u0026 Home Décor | Handcrafted Wood Carving","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 18-inch Bal Krishna wall sculpture, measuring 17\" H x 9.5\" W x 3\" D and weighing approximately 2,900 grams, is hand-carved from Vaagai wood in a traditional South Indian devotional style. The piece depicts Krishna in his celebrated childhood form, seated on a raised throne-like base with a parrot resting on his left arm and his right hand held in a gesture of offering or blessing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carving demonstrates considerable technical depth. The figure is framed within a full prabhavali arch, its outer edge marked by a kirtimukha face at the crown and layered foliage flowing down both sides. The throne base is rendered with fluted pillar detailing and a lotus band along the lower register, all carved from a single wood panel. The ornamental detail across the chest, crown, and limbs is fine-lined without being overworked, which is characteristic of experienced hand-chiseling where restraint is as important as elaboration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBal Krishna, known as Balakrishna or Makhan Chor in devotional tradition, holds a central place in Vaishnavism. His childhood leelas, particularly the stealing of butter, are understood not as mischief but as a symbol of his accessibility and intimacy with devotees. This form is worshipped for its association with innocence, abundance, and unconditional love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVaagai wood, a dense hardwood with a tight grain, has long been used in South Indian temple carving traditions. Its density supports fine surface detail and resists warping over time, making it well-suited to both devotional and decorative objects intended for long-term use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece carries a deep, warm brown finish that brings out the natural grain of the wood and gives the surface a smooth, burnished quality visible across the figure and arch. As with all handcrafted work, individual pieces will carry subtle variation in tone, grain pattern, and surface texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sculpture is suited for a puja room, home altar, or as a considered gift for collectors of traditional Indian wood carving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Cosmic Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43634807504931,"sku":null,"price":9899.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/0448\/0547\/files\/36-PAL_6593.webp?v=1786209084","url":"https:\/\/cosmicstudio.in\/products\/18-playful-butter-krishna-with-arch-for-pooja-home-decor-handcrafted-wood-carving","provider":"Cosmic Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}