Our Kaw Kwy (Ivory-Like) Happy Buddha is relaxing with the children who enjoy his contagious joy. The Hotei or Happy Buddha is one of themost recognized images in the world. Often called the Laughing Buddha, he represents prosperity, happiness and longevity. Rub his stomach and it is said to bring good luck, prosperity, happiness and longevity. We are not sure if that is really true but it sure could not hurt. The necessary ban on ivory trade had an adverse impact on the hill tribe people of northern Thailand who once carved ivory to provided an income for the hill tribes. In an effort to provide a livelihood for the hill tribe people, a formulation of sandstone and resins was developed producing Kaw Kwy which is as hard as bone and can be shaped, carved and finished with a variety of looks. We produce traditional Asian figurines that were once carved from ivory as well as contemporary and modern pieces. Kaw Kwy products are unique and interesting fashion decor accessories for the home or office. Most of the Kaw Kwy craftsmen are hill tribe people from the mountains of the northern Golden Triangle where Thailand, Myanmar (Burma) and Laos intersect. Your order provides sustained employment and maintains tradition and craft skills that were once at risk of being lost. As with most products offered by craft-asia.com, shipping and handling is at no additional charge.
Size: 14x12x14cm – (5.5in x4.75in x5.5in)
Weight: 1.2kg – (2.50pounds)
Shipping and handling at no additional charge.
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