Sock monkey goddess

Posted by Cory Doctorow, January 6, 2009 10:12 PM | permalink

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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#1 posted by Takuan , January 6, 2009 10:35 PM

that reminds me, must get Maakies dose.

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#2 posted by birdbrainedbb , January 6, 2009 10:36 PM

I like it! But the nipples freak me out.

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#3 posted by Shrdlu , January 7, 2009 4:30 AM

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

BirdbrainedBB@#2: Mother issues?

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#4 posted by Craigger1 , January 7, 2009 5:25 AM

OK, that's just way too funny!

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#5 posted by icepick method , January 7, 2009 5:27 AM

Th whl fckng thng crps m t.

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#6 posted by Sekino , January 7, 2009 7:39 AM

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

The happy Buddha is adorable, too!

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#7 posted by palindrome , January 7, 2009 8:07 AM

That is one sexy sock. Er, monkey.

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#8 posted by Anonymous , January 7, 2009 11:11 PM

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