Wood relief panel - Sacred Om WinterFashion with its characteristic crackled glaze

with its characteristic crackled glaze in cool green

hand-crafted basket is simple

notably All Souls' Day in November which is now commonly known as the Day of the Dead

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Crafted from ceramic and painted by hand with colorful floral motifs

Wood relief panel - Sacred Om WinterFashion with its characteristic crackled glazeThe OM symbol, representing all sounds and symbolizing the essence of the universe, is nestled among frangipani blossoms in this magnificent hand carved suar wood wall relief panel by Balinese artisan Seji Taram. Known as om or aum, omkara is the root of all sounds, emitted as a mantra during meditation. It is believed all desires will vanish, thus attaining self realization and the highest of knowledge. This one letter symbolizes the most high in the