Sock monkey goddess

The latest in Flickr user Jek in the Box's series of mystical sock monkeys is "Saras Sock Vati," a Hindu deity in sensible elasticated wool. Don't miss the Sock Buddha and Sock de Milo.

saras sock vati (via Neatorama)

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Shrdlu

I don’t usually dig this craft stuff, but that’s frickin’ cool.

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Anonymous

Sarawati is name of Hindu goddess of knowledge, music and other arts. It is also a name of lost river.

I find it odd that she is portrayed as monkey goddess in this sock puppet. In Indian Hindu mythological paintings she is portrayed as fair skinned lady holding a Veena (traditional musical instrument) along with a peacock.

You can find pics and more info on Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saraswati
Craigger1

OK, that’s just way too funny!
icepick method

Th whl fckng thng crps m t.
Sekino

That’s awesome! He captures the position so well (the hindu goddess’ hip-swaying).

The happy Buddha is adorable, too!
Takuan

that reminds me, must get Maakies dose.
birdbrainedbb

I like it! But the nipples freak me out.
palindrome

That is one sexy sock. Er, monkey.