Handmade wooden CAT carving with real BATIK - so cute! - eBay Domestic, Cats, Animals, Collectables. (end time 09-Nov-09 20:10:02 AEDST)


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Item specifics

Product Type:	Handmade Batik Cat Carving	Condition:	New
Animal:	Domestic Cat

javacentric Store

Handmade wooden CAT carving with real BATIK - so cute!

Applying the wax with a canting pen.

All ready to put in the dye bath.

Gorgeous handmade Cat carving with Batik

Measures: 14.1 cm (5 1/2") high x 5.2 cm (2 ") base

Made from : Pule wood, hand carved and batik decorated

Weight: 45 g

photo of actual item

This is a hand made cat carving from Central Java. It is decorated by the batik technique – wax resistance dyeing. You may be familiar with batik cloths, and this is the same process applied directly on to the wood, a new variation of Batik Art started in 1989. Each dot is hand dotted – it is a meticulous, very labour intensive and very beautiful art form. (We've put some photos in of the wax 'drawing' part of the process before dyeing.) If you'd like to find out more about traditional batik, please press the link.

Beautifully made, this decorative cat looks great just anywhere! The pose is so feline - curious and so cute (wouldn't you love to stretch your neck like that)! Just perfect for those with Eastern influenced décor or those who simply love cats … And also make a wonderful gift for others.

The cat is a small size: 14 cm in height x 5.2 cm base, weighing 45 g, as it is made of a light wood the Javanese call "Pule" (pron: polei) wood, a little bit like our Balsa wood. (Unfortunately there are no hard woods left on the island of Java, the most densely populated place on this Earth ...)

This product is made in Yogyakarta in the southern hills district which relies on their handicrafts for a living as the soil is dry and unproductive. We buy direct from the makers as we used to live there and have many family connections – resulting in fantastic prices for you!

Just add $2.50 per additional item for combined postage within Australia (after the heaviest/most expensive item)! It goes without saying that we carefully package these beautiful handicrafts well in strong boxes to safely post to you…

Please check out our other auctions and store items, as we love to give big postal reductions with combined shipping (within 14 days)!

Thanks for looking, and good luck with the bidding!

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Postage and handling

Item location: Inner West, Sydney, Australia

Posting to: Worldwide

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Postage and handling	To	Service	Estimated delivery*
AU $5.50	Australia	Regular	2-7 business days after seller receives cleared payment

*The estimated delivery time is based on the seller's handling time, the shipping service selected, and when the seller receives cleared payment. Sellers are not responsible for postage service transit times. Transit times may vary, particularly during peak periods.

Domestic handling time	Postal insurance
Will usually post within 1 business day of receiving cleared payment.	Domestic: AU $2.80 Optional International: Not offered

Return policy

Item must be returned within	Refund will be given as	Return policy details
14 days after the buyer receives it	Money Back	We are happy to refund, excluding postage, if item is not as described.
The buyer is responsible for return shipping costs.

Refunds by law: In Australia, consumers have a legal right to obtain a refund from a business for goods purchased (but not at auction) if the goods are faulty, not fit for purpose or don't match description. More information at returns.

Payment details

Payment method	Preferred/Accepted	Buyer protection on eBay
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Money order/Bank cheque	Accepted
Bank Deposit	Accepted	Not Available

Seller's payment instructions

I prefer payment by bank/internet deposit by Aussie-based buyers, but postal notes & PayPal are fine. Bank details are available at checkout. Please contact me within 3 days, & pay within 7 days. I can register the postal items on request (add $2.80). I am happy to combine postage. Outside Australia please email me for postal charges and pay by PayPal, (eg airmail to the US costs AU$10.05, to Europe/UK costs AUD$11.70 - and we happily combine! ).