Stone torso of a female deity, the sinuous body with prominent breasts clad in a clinging dhoti which is held up by a belt from which beaded necklaces are suspended. Sensual female figures, adorned with jewellery and often posing as if dancing or playing instruments are not an uncommon feature in temple decoration. This female figure is referred to as Vrishakas, a Sanskrit term meaning literally ‘the personification of a tree’, one of the most common motifs in ancient Ind  ...read more

Stone torso of a female deity, the sinuous body with prominent breasts clad in a clinging dhoti which is held up by a belt from which beaded necklaces are suspended. Sensual female figures, adorned with jewellery and often posing as if dancing or playing instruments are not an uncommon feature in temple decoration. This female figure is referred to as Vrishakas, a Sanskrit term meaning literally ‘the personification of a tree’, one of the most common motifs in ancient Indian art. To early Indians the spirit of the trees created the tone and shape of females. This tree/woman or yaskhi has different names as ashika-dohada, meaning flowering of the ashoka tree or surasundari, a celestial dancer. Yakshis are always seductive in pose and act as protectors against natural catastrophes. 

Each piece you see here is made individually by our master artisans. The craftsmanship involved creates slight variations in color, finish, size, and shape - a quality we consider to be an added touch of uniqueness. The remarkable detail of our stone sculptures is due to meticulous and labor-intensive care by our craftsmen to produce these unique sculptures of exquisite detail and timeless durability.

About Stone:  The stone used for our sculptures is the grey Udai stone which is a solid stone that is perfect for any type of location and weather conditions, hot or cold, wet or dry. The stone is versatile in that it can be colored in a wide spectrum of colors.  It can also be polished or unpolished giving it a clean or rough feel.  In humid conditions if it is left untouched it takes on a very mysterious, antique, worn look like you would see in the temple ruins of India.