Buddha imagery has religious and cultural importance as well as decorative appeal. A clean, raised shelf is a thoughtful choice; avoid placing the figures directly on the floor, beside footwear or among throwaway novelty items. They also look much better with a little breathing space around them.

The hand positions are known as mudras and traditionally carry different symbolic meanings. The hangtags supplied with the medium and larger figures explain these meanings, giving staff a useful story to share without making promises about spiritual or therapeutic effects.

No. They are decorative resin ornaments and should not be displayed or described as children’s toys.

Remove dust with a soft, dry cloth, using a slightly damp cloth for stubborn marks. Avoid abrasive cleaners, solvents and soaking. Resin gives good weight and detail but can still chip if dropped, so handle the larger pieces from the base rather than lifting them by the head or arms.

Southeast Asian in character, with a noticeable Thai/Theravada influence—but not tied exclusively to one Buddhist school. Meditation mudras like Dhyana appear in both these traditions.