Fair Trade Nepalese Brass Saraswati Statuette

This Fair Trade Nepalese brass Saraswati mini statuette makes an auspicious addition to any home, studio or place of study. The mini statuette (or murti in Nepali) stands 4.7 cm (1.85") tall by 3cm (1.18") wide.

About Saraswati

Saraswati is the Hindu goddess of knowledge and learning, music and the arts and therefore a favourite among school children, academics and artists of all kinds. She is one of the trinity of Hindu goddesses (Tridevi) alongside Lakshmi and Parvati.

Saraswati is depicted seated on a stylised (white) lotus flower, symbolising light, knowledge and truth. Although she is sometimes shown with four arms, here she is in her two-armed form playing her veena, an ancient stringed instrument that predates the more modern sitar.

Origin & Details

This statuette was made in Kathmandu by the artisans of Mahaguthi, Craft with Conscience, a Fair Trade organisation that promotes traditional Nepali culture, art and artisans.

Materials: solid brass
Size: 4.7cm H x 3cm W (1.85" x 1.18")
Weight: 34 grams

Please note: due to their hand-crafted nature, each mini statuette is unique and so may vary slightly from the one shown.

Fair Trade products

This statuette was made by a skilled Nepali artisan who was fairly paid and treated with respect. It is a guaranteed Fair Trade product, compliant with the regulations of the World Fair Trade Organisation (WFTO). Our Fair Trade products use ethically sourced and sustainable materials wherever possible.





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Sizing Chart

Please use the size charts below to help you determine your size. As sizing and cut can vary greatly between brands, use the charts as a general guide to compare sizes and the measurements for listed item to ensure a good fit. If you need assistance selecting the right size, please contact us at info@meroretro.com or +44 (0) 207 6866807.

Women's Clothing Size Conversion  (source: Wikipedia)

UK 8 10 12 14 16
USA 6 8 10 12 14
Europe 36 38 40 42 44
Japanese 9 11 13 15 17
Bust 34" 36" 38" 40" 42"
Waist 26" 28" 30" 32" 34"
Hip 37" 39" 41" 43" 45"

 

Shoe Size Conversion

 

UK Sizing US Sizing AUS Sizing Europe Sizing
2.5 5 3.5 35
3 5.5 4 35.5
3.5 6 4.5 36
4 6.5 5 36.5
4.5 7 5.5 37
5 7.5 6 37.5
5.5 8 6.5 38
6 8.5 7 39.5
6.5 9 7.5 40
7 9.5 8 40.5
7.5 10 8.5 41
8 10.5 9 41.5
8.5 11 9.5 42

 

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A good way to determine fit:

* Find a similar item in your wardrobe.
* Measure it according to our measurement guidelines.
* Compare your measurements to those of the vintage item you are interested in.
* You're done. If it's a good fit, make it yours!

We do occasionally pin clothing to fit our models, so please read all measurements carefully. We do not accept returns for vintage merchandise that does not fit. If you have any questions about our sizing/measurements, please contact us at info@meroretro.com.

Measurement Guidelines

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Bust Armpit to armpit, and sometimes stretched for strapless or form-fitting pieces
Waist Measured at the smallest part of the waist
Hip Measured at the largest part of the hip, straight across
Sleeves Shoulder seam to cuff; for dolman sleeves, measured from collar
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Rise Taken from crotch seam to top of garment
Inseam Taken from crotch seam to ankle
Swing Taken across bottom hem of garment, then doubled

 

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