Pictures of Our Artisans

I have had a deep love for Asia and its people since my first trip to meditate in a Northern Thailand monastery when I was 18 years old. When I started Lotus Sculpture in 2000 that connection with Asia has blossomed into pure love! I have known many of our artisans since my very first buying trip in 2000 when the new adventure of Lotus Sculpture just started. Together, the relationships I have with my artisans has grown through the years and they are now like my second family. I take great pride in knowing personally almost all the artisans who make the statues sold in Lotus Sculpture. I invite you to join me on my journey through the remote villages where each statue is made and to meet the artisans who create the sculptures that enrich your homes, temples and lives with grace.

Indian Bronze ArtistsIndian Bronze Artists
Indonesian BrassIndonesian Brass
Indonesian StoneIndonesian Stone
Vietnamese MarbleVietnamese Marble
Vietnamese WoodVietnamese Wood
Indian Wood ArtistsIndian Wood Artists
Indian Stone ArtistsIndian Stone Artists
Indian Marble ArtistsIndian Marble Artists
Thai Brass ArtistsThai Brass Artists
Bali Wood ArtistsBali Wood Artists

Vietnamese Marble


Huan is a master marble carver in Vietnam. Because of his skill, he only carvers the faces of statues, which is the most important aspect of a sculpture.
Two Vietnamese artists carving a 9 foot tall standing Buddha statue. Sometimes up to 4 artists carve a statue at the same time.
An artists carving the backside of a grey marble Kwan Yin statue.
The first stage of carving a Buddha statue is the rough cut. This gives the sculpture the correct proportion. Here are two Buddha statues after the completion of the rough cut stage waiting for the details to be carved.
Standing on top of huge blocks of white marble. You can see the basic outline of the Buddha next to me.