By Trisha Sertori
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| Ceremonial bowl carver Wayan Budu Tama continues an ancient tradition of crafting bowls from sandalwood and magnolia wood to please the Hindu gods. |
Tuesday, 2 July 2013
Making a Living, Pleasing the Hindu Gods in Indonesia
Posted on 02:00 by the great khali
JAKARTA POST
By Trisha Sertori
INDONESIA---Hindu gods are believed to enjoy beauty. Women worshippers dress in form-fitting kebaya, sleek their hair into elegant buns and pop on red lipstick before heading to temple. Meanwhile, men head to prayers in luxurious double sarongs with embroidered gold-thread borders. One craftsman who has devoted his life to their creation is 48-year-old Wayan Budi Tama, who began the long process of learning when in primary school. He has been carving so long that the whetstone used to sharpen chisels has been worn away through its center. [link]
By Trisha Sertori
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