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Nengah Sudarsana
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Update (2008)
"Working with you has created a much better life for me and my family. Before, I could hardly afford to live in a single-room home. Now I live in a house with three rooms, and have my own car. Most importantly, I now support many other artisans who work with me. My family and I live a much better life, and five other families now benefit directly from my sales. I'm also able to help my relatives, especially the younger children, who now have shoes, clothes,…
Nengah Sudarsana
Update (2008)
"Working with you has created a much better life for me and my family. Before, I could hardly afford to live in a single-room home. Now I live in a house with three rooms, and have my own car. Most importantly, I now support many other artisans who work with me. My family and I live a much better life, and five other families now benefit directly from my sales. I'm also able to help my relatives, especially the younger children, who now have shoes, clothes, and an education that they couldn't have before.
"Since joining you in 2004, I have also grown in my realization of how we as Balinese fit into the whole world picture. Before, I was like a lot of fellow Balinese people in that my thinking was centered on Bali only, as if Bali was the world! Now I realize more how we are just a piece of the puzzle. When I read your comments about my work, I'm filled with a great sense of well-being and pride to be able to create something that others value. After all, in Bali, we are a mere spot in a vast ocean, and I realize this now when I see responses from all over the world! Often I look on a map or a globe to see where my shoppers live. It's amazing that my carvings are now in so many various places, and I am here. It is almost as if part of me has traveled to those other places and is now residing there."
Original Artisan Story
"From an early age I loved natural things – plants, animals, birds or sea life. I have a special appreciation for the often neglected dogs that populate all Balinese villages and, when I see the way Western people treat their animals, I hope that someday Indonesians will appreciate their animals as much!
"When I was still quite young, I knew I had an ability to translate nature into artful things of beauty. Because my life has always centered on animals and other natural themes, I use these as my subjects, usually interpreted in tropical woods. Now I have the opportunity to create art subjects incorporating not only Indonesian wildlife but also creatures from all corners of the earth.
"Although I have no formal art training and work purely from my own inspiration and intuition, I know what looks good and what doesn't look right in a carving. I particularly want to create wildlife and other animal themes in an exact, realistic and original way. Each piece is carefully created with this realism in mind. I will not allow anything out of my hands that I wouldn't want to own and display in my own house. It's my highest desire that every design go to a home and give great joy for as long as the owner has it."
Products (71)
Wood Figurine of Adorable Cat Hand-Carved in Bali 'Cozy Cat'
Handcrafted Wood Cat Sculpture 'Kitty Cat Stretch'
Suar Wood Sculpture 'Speak No Evil Cat'
Hand Carved Suar Wood Horse Door Stopper in Black from Bali 'Handy Horse in Black'
Hand Carved Suar Wood Mouse Door Stopper in Brown from Bali 'Charming Mouse in Brown'
Cute Hand Carved White Rabbit Sculpture 'Adorable Rabbit in White'
Handcrafted Indonesian Wood Cat Sculpture 'Vrkasana Yoga Kitty'
Whitewashed Baby Turtle Suar Wood Door Stopper from Bali 'Whitewashed Baby Turtle'
Wood sculpture 'Mom Cat'
Hand-Carved Wood Figurine of Stretching Brown Dachshund 'Happy Brown Dachshund'
Hand-Painted Wood Virginia Cardinal Sculpture from Bali 'Perched Virginia Cardinal'
Black and White Curious Bunny Statuette 'Curious in Black and White'
Hand-Carved Elephant Suar Wood Sculptures Set of 3 'Family Fun'
Hand Carved Suar Wood Cat Statuette 'Fat Cat in Black'
Suar Wood Mermaid Cat Wall Sculpture from Bali 'Mermaid Cat'
Handmade Wood Duck Sculpture 'Large Male Mallard'
Hand-Carved Polished Suar Wood Squirrel Statuette from Bali 'Prudent Master'
Signed Balinese Tabby Cat Sculpture 'Tabby Cat Relaxes'
Indonesian Wood Bird Sculpture 'Posing Pintail Duck'
Distressed Baby Turtle Suar Wood Door Stopper from Bali 'Distressed Baby Turtle'
Original Wood Sculpture from Indonesia 'Blessing Cat'
Unique Wood Sculpture of Black Cat in Yoga Pose 'Vrkasana Black Cat'
Handcrafted Suar Wood Cat Doorstop in Brown from Bali 'Helpful Kitten in Brown'
Albesia Wood Duck Sculpture 'Male Common Loon'
Fair Trade Hand Carved Wooden Rabbit Statuette 'Cute Ginger Rabbit'
Wood Standing Cat Sculpture in Orange and White from Bali 'Curious Kitten in Orange'
Black Cat Praying in a Yoga Pose Signed Wood Sculpture 'Black Cat Prayer'
Hand Carved Wood Sculpture of Praying Squirrel from Bali 'Praying Squirrel'
Wood Bottle Holder with White Finish and Turtle Motif 'White Turtle'
Sleeping Siamese Suar Wood Cat Statuette 'Sleeping Feline'
Suar Wood Black Cat Statuette 'Slinky Feline in Black'
Hand Carved Wood Cat Sculpture from Balinese Artisan 'Short Haired Cat'
Hand Made Wood Bird Sculpture 'Harlequin Duck'
Balinese Signed Hand-Carved Sleeping Black Cat Sculpture 'Black Catnap'
Hand-Painted Wood Blue Jay Sculpture from Bali 'Perched Blue Jay'
Hand Carved Suar Wood Bunny Statuette 'Chubby Bunny'
Hand Crafted Dark Grey Sleeping Kitty Cat Sculpture 'Catnap'
Wood sculpture 'Siamese Cat'
Balinese Signed Black and White Dutch Rabbit Wood Sculpture 'Inquisitive Dutch Rabbit'
Hand Carved Suar Wood Cat Statuette 'Reclining Cat'
Wood Sculpture Yoga Siamese Cat 'Toward the Sky'
Wood Standing Cat Sculpture in Black from Bali from Bali 'Curious Kitten in Black'
Resting Wood Cat Sculpture in Grey and White from Bali 'Resting Kitty'
Signed Balinese Tabby Cat Sculpture 'Smiling Cat Relaxes'
Hand Made Suar Wood Cat Statuette 'Looking for Friends'
Hand Carved White Bunny Sculpture from Bali 'Curious Rabbit in White'
Hand Crafted Wood Sculpture from Indonesia 'Toward the Sky Brown Yoga Cat'
Carved Suar Wood Sculpture 'Mindful Cat'
Natural Finish Suar Wood Sleeping Cat Sculpture from Bali 'Snoozing Cat'
Signed Suar Wood Cat Statuette from Bali 'Overthinking Cat'
Baby Turtle Suar Wood Door Stopper from Bali 'Baby Turtle'
Cat Paw Wood Back Scratcher Hand Carved in Bali 'Kitty Comfort in Natural'
Hand Carved Grey Rabbit Statuette 'Adorable Rabbit in Grey'
Hand Carved Suar Wood Cat Statuette 'Lounging Cat in White'
Signed Balinese Tuxedo Cat Sculpture 'Tuxedo Cat Relaxes'
Handmade Brown Bunny Sculpture 'Adorable Rabbit in Brown'
Artisan Crafted Albesia Wood Carolina Duck Carving Statuette 'Carolina Wood Duck'
Hand Carved Animal Theme Wood Sculpture 'Yoga Tree Pose Frog'
Hand-Carved Suar Wood Figurine of Stretching Brown Bulldog 'Stretching Brown Bulldog'
Hand Painted Wood Female Mallard Duck Statuette from Bali 'Elegant Mallard'
Lotus Position Yoga Cat Carving 'Ginger Cat Does Yoga'
Mermaid Cat Wall Sculpture in White and Gold from Bali 'Mermaid Kitty in White'
Realistic Hand Painted Wood Cat Statuette 'Elegant Cat'
Indonesian Wood Yoga Sculpture 'Yogi Cat'
Turtle Themed Wood Back Scratcher Hand Carved in Bali 'Turtle Relief in Natural'
Hand Painted Suar Wood Cat Statuette 'Lazy Cat'
Signed Balinese Black Cat Sculpture 'Black Cat Relaxes'
Balinese Sea Turtle Brown Wood Wine Bottle Holder 'Brown Balinese Turtle'
Hand Carved Suar Wood Lizard Door Stopper in Brown from Bali 'Handy Gecko in Brown'
Hand-Carved Brown Suar Wood French Bulldog Sculpture 'Gratitude at Day'
Wood Sculpture of Meditating Long Haired Puppy Dog 'Meditating Long-Haired Puppy'
