西天園佛舖
Trusted by generations of devotees.
Three looks to suit every home & altar
We can craft statues in any 1 of 3 finishes, depending on your preference.
1. Classic finish
This is the complete look that expresses all the aspects of the craft.
It features intricate relief motifs, life-like painted facial features, and a gilded finish complemented by robust primary colours.
2. Earth finish
This finish highlights the intricate charm of the relief motifs made from holy joss stick ashes, hence the name of Earth finish.
An early Qing Dynasty craft technique, Qi Xian (thread sculpture / 漆线) involves the twirling and coiling of fine thread made with a secret family recipe from joss stick ash. After incense smoke carries one's prayers up to the gods, the ash that drops is collected to make the clothes of those very gods, in a beautiful cycle of virtue.
3. Wood finish
This features a cleaner Zen aesthetic where one or more parts of the statue with key symbolism relating to the deity’s origin story are gilded, to serve as a visual contrast and focal point.
