Arachne is one of the most compelling mortal figures in Greek mythology — a weaver of extraordinary skill whose pride brought her into direct contest with Athena herself. Her story is one of talent, hubris, and transformation: after creating a tapestry that surpassed even the goddess, Arachne was turned into a spider, condemned to weave forever. This hand-carved Arachne statue captures her mythic power in ecological ash wood, finished with a warm varnish that brings out the natural depth of the grain.
Each piece is individually hand-carved — no two are identical. Available in brown, black-brown. This listing also includes the Sepheranz design variant(different writing on the front of the statue) — select your preferred figure and colour from the options above.
Details
- Material: Ecological ash wood
- Finish: Varnish
- Height: 8.1 in / 20.5 cm
- Width: 5.5 in / 14.0 cm
- Depth: 1.6 in / 4.3 cm
- Easy to clean: Wipe with a dry cloth
Arachne in Greek Mythology
- The mortal weaver: Arachne was a young woman from Lydia, daughter of a humble dyer, who became so skilled at weaving that nymphs would leave their homes to watch her work
- The challenge: When her fame grew so great that people called her a student of Athena, Arachne denied it — declaring that no god or mortal could surpass her. Athena, disguised as an old woman, warned her. Arachne laughed and accepted the challenge
- The contest: Athena wove a tapestry showing the power and majesty of the gods. Arachne wove one exposing their sins and failings — and her work was breathtaking, arguably surpassing the goddess’s own
- The transformation: Enraged, Athena destroyed Arachne’s tapestry and struck her. Unable to bear the shame, Arachne hanged herself — and Athena, taking pity, transformed her into a spider, condemned to weave forever
- Legacy: Her name gives us the word “arachnid” — the taxonomic class of all spiders, scorpions, and eight-legged creatures. She is a symbol of creative defiance, transformation, and the cost of pride
Ideal For
- Witch altars, transformation shrines, and sacred spaces honouring creative power and feminine defiance
- Collectors of Greek mythology art and hand-carved wooden sculpture
- Meaningful gifts for those drawn to spider symbolism, weaving traditions, and the mythology of transformation
Shipping & Global Delivery
We ship from Spain (EU), our USA fulfillment studio, and our Workshop in Ukraine. View full shipping information →
Returns
We accept returns within 30 days of delivery. Items must be unused and in original condition. Return shipping is covered by the buyer unless the item arrives damaged.
About ArtCarving Shop
Every piece in our collection is hand-carved by skilled artisans in Ukraine from sustainable ecological ash wood. We create mythological and spiritual sculptures that honour ancient traditions — made to last, made to mean something.
Care
Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture. Wipe clean with a dry cloth. Do not use water or chemical cleaners on the wood surface.
A timeless symbol of creative defiance and transformation — the Arachne statue is a striking addition to our Greek statues collection, hand-carved in Ukraine from sustainable ash wood with a varnish finish.