Product Features: Story Behind the art: Update (December 2024) I am Ni Putu Parmiti, the daughter of Made Pastika (deceased) and Mrs. Made Resi (deceased), I was born in Banjar Abangan, Tegalalang Village on December 31, 1980. My parents are entrepreneurs, they are very hard workers so they can build and develop their business. Since I was little, I have been diligent in helping my parents work while going to school. My parents are very smart in educating their children so that I am able to continue the business they inherited from me. I have worked since I was 15 years old at home helping my parents make statues. What makes me interested in continuing my parents' business is, seeing the hard work of my parents until now it would be a shame if it was not continued and I do not want to erase the traces or memories of my parents, for me this is just continuing and developing much easier than us building from scratch by my parents, it would be a shame if it was not continued. I have a hobby of cooking and as a housewife. I am married and have children. I have 1 daughter and 2 sons. After getting married my life has changed a lot in terms of thinking and emotions, thankfully I can get through it well thanks to the support of my children and husband. I have experienced a difficult time that I can't forget the most, when my parents both passed away. But behind the sadness, I still feel grateful, because I was left by my parents when my children were grown up and had the opportunity to learn from them, how to become an entrepreneur and continue the business inherited from my parents and can focus because the children are already grown up and adults. The advice I ever got from my parents was 'Listen to your parents' advice because every command from them because their advice is always the best for their children, and parents will always pray for their children wherever you are. The statues I make have simple designs, my involvement with my parents' business is as a designer, sculpting and finishing. The materials I use are albesia wood, there are also tools that I often use, namely paint, brushes, stoves and carving knives. My children are also enthusiastic about participating in helping their grandmother and grandfather's business. Our products act as room decorations, I make designs very well and attractively to attract purchasing power from customers. Now, I will use the name of Ni Putu Parmiti to continue their work and keep their name remembered as a great artisan. Thank you Novica and all the customers. I will continue what my parents have started. Update (December, 2020) Long-time NOVICA wood sculptor Made Pastika recently passed away after a short illness. His wife, Ni Made Resi, intends to carry on his artistic legacy. "My name is Ni Made Resi, and I was born in 1969 in Gianyar. The handmade touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size and design. If buying two of the same item, slight differences should be expected. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen. Imported