Welcome to “Treasures from Bali”
Here’s a small sample of what we have for purchase.
Rev. Susan Osborn
known by her friends as “Suzi O”
has been traveling to Bali since 2005.
known by her friends as “Suzi O”
has been traveling to Bali since 2005.
Each trip brings new adventures & unique gift
items to add to her ever-growing stock
of high-quality, one-of-a-kind merchandise.
Sterling Silver & Bead Jewelry:
Pendants • Earrings • Necklaces
Bracelets • Rings
Sarongs • Scarves • Shawls
Wall Hangings • Wood Sculptures
Duffel Bags • Hair Accessories
Original Oil and Pen & Ink Art Pieces
Mobiles & More...
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Here are some of our beautiful
Wall Hangings.
Each piece is individually
Hand-Painted in exquisite detail.
The artist takes a plain piece of high-quality Silk or Rayon material and hand-draws the image on it using a small ladle dipped repeatedly into a bowl of hot wax. The material is then stretched over a frame ~ and each piece is individually hand-painted.
Each piece is then placed in boiling water,
which sets the paint and melts off the wax.
The white lines are where the wax was.
Many times an artist will paint the same image over and over again, as with these Buddha hangings. Each piece will have minute variations. We have 6 of these poses in stock.
Buddha
(Stock #101)
Rayon $55
Plus $7 S & H ~ CA residents add 9.975%
There are many versions of the Life of Buddha, however, everyone agrees the 3 most significant events in his life occurred on the same day: his Birth, his Enlightenment and his Death (nirvana), all happened on a Full Moon night in April/May.
He was born of King Suddhodana and his chief consort Maha Maya, and named Siddhattha Gotama, which means “wish fulfilled.” He lived in great comfort and luxury in three palaces for twenty-nine years in the kingdom of Kapilavatthu, until he resolved to renounce the worldly life.
As a Prince, Siddhatta received royal education and special training in the art of warfare. At the early age of sixteen, he married his beautiful cousin of equal age, Princess Yasodhara.
For nearly thirteen years, after his happy marriage, he led a luxurious life, blissfully ignorant of the vicissitudes of life outside the palace gates. With the march of time, truth gradually dawned upon him. His contemplative nature and boundless compassion did not permit him to spend his time in the mere enjoyment of the fleeting pleasures of the Royal palace.
Gradual disenchantment with worldly pleasures compelled him to leave his beautiful wife Yashodhara and son in the middle of the night to lead the life of a mendicant.
He went from one religious center to another and from one hermitage to the next seeking in vain answers to his questions.
In a forest at the edge of the river Niranjana near Gaya, Gautam practiced meditation and penance for six years, yet nothing happened. He realized that enlightenment could not come through mortifying the flesh.
After 49 days of intense meditation under the Bodhi Tree in Bodhgaya near Benaras, he attained Enlightenment. After he became the Enlightened One, he preached the sermon of the Middle Path, which shows the way to a balanced and harmonious life.
Thereafter known as the Buddha, he traveled far and wide to preach his teachings.
Goddess Lakshmi
(Stock #102)
Rayon ~ 34" High x 43" high
$65
Plus $7 S & H ~ CA residents add 8.975%
The word ‘Lakshmi’ is derived from the Sanskrit word Laksya, meaning
‘aim’ or ‘goal.’
She is the goddess of wealth and prosperity, both material and spiritual, and signifies love and grace.
Lakshmi is most often depicted as a beautiful woman of golden complexion with four hands, sitting or standing on a full-bloomed lotus (a seat of divine truth) and holding a lotus bud, which stands for beauty, purity and fertility. Her palm is always extended to bless people.
Her four hands represent four spiritual virtues, or the four ends of human life: dharma (righteousness); kama (desires); artha (wealth); & moksha (liberation from the cycle of birth & death).
An aura of divine happiness, mental and spiritual satisfaction, and prosperity always exist around Lakshmi.
Cascades of gold coins are seen flowing from her hands, suggesting that those who worship her gain wealth.
While Lakshmi is generally worshipped to achieve success, she does not reside long with anyone who is lazy or desires her only as wealth.
She usually wears gold embroidered red clothes ~ red symbolizes activity and the golden lining indicates prosperity.
Elephants are often shown standing next to the goddess and spraying water. This denotes that ceaseless effort, in accordance with one’s dharma, and governed by wisdom and purity, leads to both material and spiritual prosperity.
She is the household goddess of most Hindu families, and a favorite of women. Although she is worshipped daily, the festive month of October is Lakshmi’s special month.
She is the goddess of wealth and prosperity, both material and spiritual, and signifies love and grace.
Lakshmi is most often depicted as a beautiful woman of golden complexion with four hands, sitting or standing on a full-bloomed lotus (a seat of divine truth) and holding a lotus bud, which stands for beauty, purity and fertility. Her palm is always extended to bless people.
Her four hands represent four spiritual virtues, or the four ends of human life: dharma (righteousness); kama (desires); artha (wealth); & moksha (liberation from the cycle of birth & death).
An aura of divine happiness, mental and spiritual satisfaction, and prosperity always exist around Lakshmi.
Cascades of gold coins are seen flowing from her hands, suggesting that those who worship her gain wealth.
While Lakshmi is generally worshipped to achieve success, she does not reside long with anyone who is lazy or desires her only as wealth.
She usually wears gold embroidered red clothes ~ red symbolizes activity and the golden lining indicates prosperity.
Elephants are often shown standing next to the goddess and spraying water. This denotes that ceaseless effort, in accordance with one’s dharma, and governed by wisdom and purity, leads to both material and spiritual prosperity.
She is the household goddess of most Hindu families, and a favorite of women. Although she is worshipped daily, the festive month of October is Lakshmi’s special month.
Saraswati
Among all the Hindu deities, Saraswati stands out as the most controversial and is one of the few important goddesses in the ancient scriptures who have retained their significance to the present day. Her origin is shrouded in mystery ~ she appears through a veil of intrigue.
Saraswati is usually depicted seated on a lotus (a symbol of eternal womanhood) and shown accompanied by her swan. She holds a lute (Veena) resting across her breast.
In her hands she holds a rosary, a book and a water pot. The book associates her with the sciences and with learning in general. The lute associates her with the arts, particularly the musical arts, and the rosary and the water pot associate her with the spiritual sciences and with religious rites.
According to the Matsya Purana (the first and the oldest of all the Hindu scriptures and texts), Saraswati evolved from the mouth of Brahma. Such was her beauty and grace, that Brahma wanted her and pursued her.
As she fled in the different directions, Brahma created more heads for himself, ending up with five heads. He was relentless in his pursuit, and finally won her over and married her.
In India today, whenever a new baby arrives, grandmothers make a five pointed star, called Saraswati-sign, on the newborn’s tongue with honey. The tongue, the organ of speech, is thus expected to get hitched to Saraswati’s star early in life.
Ganesha
(Stock #107)
Extra Large Wall Hanging
with four loops at the top for easy hanging
Rayon ~ 55" wide x 85" high
$125
Plus $10 S & H ~ CA residents add 9.975%
(Stock #107)
Extra Large Wall Hanging
with four loops at the top for easy hanging
Rayon ~ 55" wide x 85" high
$125
Plus $10 S & H ~ CA residents add 9.975%
Known as the Remover of all Obstacles, Ganesha is one of the most beloved characters in ancient folklore. Ganesh, as he is sometimes called, didn’t always have an elephant head, but he was never an ordinary boy. A popular version depicts his mother, Parvati (the great mother goddess), creating him from sandalwood paste & magically brought him to life to guard her palace against all intruders. When her husband Shiva (the fearsome god of destruction) returned, he was surprised to find a stranger denying him access and struck off Ganesha’s head in rage.
Deeply grieving, Parvati was infuriated and touched off a cosmic battle between the gods and goddesses that threatened the balance of the entire universe.
Shiva, after realizing what he had done, commanded his soldiers to find a new head for the boy. They eventually found a mother elephant willing to sacrifice her baby to restore unity.
After the boy was transformed into the elephant-headed god, Parvti thought him beautiful and she dearly loved him. Family harmony was restored, the order of the universe renewed and Shiva eventually made Ganesha the leader (pati) of his troops.
Ganesha is most often depicted with four hands, an elephant’s head and a big belly.
He carries a rope (to carry devotees to the truth), an axe (to sever the devotees’ attachments), and a sweet “laddoo” dessert ball (to reward his devotees for their spiritual activity). His fourth hand’s palm is always extended to bless people.
Ganesha is worshipped even today as the god of education, knowledge, wisdom and wealth. He is the destroyer of vanity, selfishness and pride ~ and the personification of material universe in all its various wonderful and magnificent manifestations.
Ganesha’s timeless story teaches us about the power of dedication to duty and the awe-inspiring love of a mother for her child.
He makes good wishes come true and helps people find a way around difficulties.
SOLD
Rama & Sita
Rama, the Great Warrior
and the Beautiful Sita
were really gods in Human Form.
This exquisite Wood Sculpture of Rama & Sita is expertly hand-carved in a three-dimensional motif depicting the two lovers in a lush forest scene.
20" High x x14" Wide x 3-1/2" Deep
$400
+ $45 Shipping & Handling
As with most of our items, this is a one-of-a-kind piece and will be sold on a first-order basis.
The following is one of many versions of their story.
Ramayana tells the story of a battle
between the Hindu god Vishnu and a
demon king called Ravana. Of all the demons who lived in the forest,
Ravana was the most terrible.
Vishnu decided to be reborn as a man so he would be able to fight Ravana, as he could not fight him as a god. Vishnu was then born as Prince Rama. Rama was supposed to be king when his father died, but at the last minute his father decided to make his brother king instead.
So, Rama and his other brother, Lakshmana, and Rama’s wife Sita, went away to live a simple life in the forest.
However, one day Sita was spotted by Ravana. When he saw the beautiful Sita, he immediately came up with a plan to kidnap her and make her his wife.
The next day Rama and Sita were walking in the forest, and they saw the most beautiful deer you can imagine. Its golden hide was as bright as the sun, its silver antlers as bright as the moon, its hooves shone as black as night, and its eyes were as blue as sapphires.
So delighted was Sita when she saw the deer she begged Rama to catch it for her. Rama was worried that this was some demon trick to try and split them up, but Sita pleaded with Rama, until he agreed to catch the deer for her.
As soon as Sita was alone, the demon Ravana swooped down and swept her up into his chariot pulled by winged monsters. Despite her terror Sita thought quickly and scattered her jewellery piece by piece, first her golden anklets, then her earrings, then her glittering scarf, as a trail for Rama to follow.
Rama tracked down the beautiful deer. But when he caught hold of it, the deer changed into a terrible demon that broke away from Rama’s grasp and flew into the sky.
Realising he had been tricked, Prince Rama ran back to the cottage as fast as he could, his heart filled with dread. Finding Sita gone, he searched frantically until he came upon the trail of jewellery that Sita had left.
Rama followed this golden trail until he met the white Monkey King, Hanuman, who took Rama to the monkey city, which lay under the hills in a giant cave.
All the monkeys of the city were called to the marble square in the centre of the city, and messages were sent out to monkeys all over the world. They came in millions from the woods and caves, and with them came their friends the bears. The animals filled the city and covered the hills like a great shaggy sea, as they spread out to search the world over for Sita.
Hanuman finally found Sita. She was being held prisoner on the island of Lanka. Sita was overjoyed when she found out who Hanuman was and she gave him a pearl from her hair to take to Rama. Hanuman went back to the forest and got Rama and Rama’s brother Lakshmana, and they went back with the whole monkey and bear army to attack.
Long and terrible was the battle, until at last Rama faced the demon Ravana on the battlefield, where Rama took up his special bow and arrow that had been made by the sky god. The gods of wind and fire flew guided the arrow and it pierced Ravana’s chest in a blinding flash. Ravana fell dead in an instant.
Vishnu decided to be reborn as a man so he would be able to fight Ravana, as he could not fight him as a god. Vishnu was then born as Prince Rama. Rama was supposed to be king when his father died, but at the last minute his father decided to make his brother king instead.
So, Rama and his other brother, Lakshmana, and Rama’s wife Sita, went away to live a simple life in the forest.
However, one day Sita was spotted by Ravana. When he saw the beautiful Sita, he immediately came up with a plan to kidnap her and make her his wife.
The next day Rama and Sita were walking in the forest, and they saw the most beautiful deer you can imagine. Its golden hide was as bright as the sun, its silver antlers as bright as the moon, its hooves shone as black as night, and its eyes were as blue as sapphires.
So delighted was Sita when she saw the deer she begged Rama to catch it for her. Rama was worried that this was some demon trick to try and split them up, but Sita pleaded with Rama, until he agreed to catch the deer for her.
As soon as Sita was alone, the demon Ravana swooped down and swept her up into his chariot pulled by winged monsters. Despite her terror Sita thought quickly and scattered her jewellery piece by piece, first her golden anklets, then her earrings, then her glittering scarf, as a trail for Rama to follow.
Rama tracked down the beautiful deer. But when he caught hold of it, the deer changed into a terrible demon that broke away from Rama’s grasp and flew into the sky.
Realising he had been tricked, Prince Rama ran back to the cottage as fast as he could, his heart filled with dread. Finding Sita gone, he searched frantically until he came upon the trail of jewellery that Sita had left.
Rama followed this golden trail until he met the white Monkey King, Hanuman, who took Rama to the monkey city, which lay under the hills in a giant cave.
All the monkeys of the city were called to the marble square in the centre of the city, and messages were sent out to monkeys all over the world. They came in millions from the woods and caves, and with them came their friends the bears. The animals filled the city and covered the hills like a great shaggy sea, as they spread out to search the world over for Sita.
Hanuman finally found Sita. She was being held prisoner on the island of Lanka. Sita was overjoyed when she found out who Hanuman was and she gave him a pearl from her hair to take to Rama. Hanuman went back to the forest and got Rama and Rama’s brother Lakshmana, and they went back with the whole monkey and bear army to attack.
Long and terrible was the battle, until at last Rama faced the demon Ravana on the battlefield, where Rama took up his special bow and arrow that had been made by the sky god. The gods of wind and fire flew guided the arrow and it pierced Ravana’s chest in a blinding flash. Ravana fell dead in an instant.
All the world rejoiced. The reign of the demons was over. Rama and Sita
returned to their own country to rule. In celebration, the gods
showered flowers from the sky and the people lined the streets with
flags and garlands.
In every home, an oil lamp was put in the window to welcome back the Rama and Sita and their great army.
The royal couple ruled happily for many years, until it was time for them to leave their life on earth and return to heaven.
In every home, an oil lamp was put in the window to welcome back the Rama and Sita and their great army.
The royal couple ruled happily for many years, until it was time for them to leave their life on earth and return to heaven.
TOP:
Sterling Silver, Bead & Shell Jewelry
Barrettes and Beaded Boxes
ABOVE:
A collection of fine hand-carved wood images
BELOW:
Sequin Coin Purses
Please let us know your first 3 choices of color:
Red, Black, Pink, Red, Turquoise, Purple
“Love” Heart Shape $5
“Love” with Strap $6
Turquoise Strawberry $7
Butterfly $8
Small Rectangle $7
Large Rectangle $8
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To order any of these items, please specify which item(s) you wish to purchase and mail a check payable, including Shipping & Handling to:
Susan Osborn
1306 West Northridge Avenue
Fresno, CA 93711
We also accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover
& American Express and PayPal
Credit/Debit card orders, please include:
• Card number
• Your name as it appears on the card
• Expiration date
• Security code from the back of the card
• Billing address
• Mailing address (if different from Billing)
• California residents add 8% Tax
• Your name as it appears on the card
• Expiration date
• Security code from the back of the card
• Billing address
• Mailing address (if different from Billing)
• California residents add 8% Tax
All items are one-of-a-kind
and are subject to prior sale.
and are subject to prior sale.
If you are not completely satisfied
with your purchase, simply return it unused
within 10 days for a full refund.
with your purchase, simply return it unused
within 10 days for a full refund.
