{"product_id":"lelya-slavic-goddess-statue","title":"Lelya Statue | Hand-Carved Ash Wood Slavic Spring Goddess | ArtCarving Shop","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen winter loosens its grip and the first flowers push through the thawing earth, it is Lelya who walks ahead of spring — the young Slavic goddess of love, beauty, and the joyful renewal of life. Daughter of Lada, the great mother goddess, Lelya embodies the tender, hopeful energy of the season’s turning: the warmth returning, the world blooming, the heart opening. This hand-carved ash wood statue captures her gentle radiance, part of our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/slavic-statues\"\u003eSlavic statues collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, finished with a lacquer that honours every carved detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is individually crafted — no two are identical. Lelya is especially honoured at \u003cstrong\u003eOstara\u003c\/strong\u003e (spring equinox) and \u003cstrong\u003eBeltane\u003c\/strong\u003e, when the earth awakens and love is celebrated — making this statue a meaningful addition to any seasonal altar. Browse our full \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ostara-spring-equinox\"\u003eOstara spring equinox collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e for more seasonal pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ecological ash wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.0 × 4.1 × 1.7 in \/ 20.5 × 10.5 × 4.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to clean with a dry cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLelya in Slavic Mythology\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdentity:\u003c\/strong\u003e A young spring goddess in Slavic tradition, daughter of Lada — the supreme goddess of love, harmony, and beauty in the Slavic pantheon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDomain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Governs youthful love, romantic longing, the beauty of spring, and the tender first stirrings of new life after winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal role:\u003c\/strong\u003e Celebrated at spring festivals as the embodiment of the season’s return — her arrival signals the end of winter and the beginning of the growing cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e Associated with flowers, birdsong, the first green shoots, and the innocent, hopeful energy of new beginnings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModern resonance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Revered in Rodnovery (Slavic Native Faith) and by practitioners of Slavic paganism as a goddess of spring, love, and feminine beauty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOstara and Beltane seasonal altars celebrating spring, love, and renewal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractitioners of Slavic paganism and Rodnovery honouring the spring goddess\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA meaningful spring gift for those drawn to Slavic mythology and nature-based spirituality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Global Delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe ensure your artisan carvings reach you safely through our global network of makers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEuropean Union:\u003c\/strong\u003e EU orders are shipped directly from our Studio in Spain. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fast-delivery-europe\"\u003eShop items in stock in Spain →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnited States:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orders for the USA are shipped from our USA Warehouse for rapid domestic delivery. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fast-delivery\"\u003eShop items in stock in the USA →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlobal \u0026amp; Availability:\u003c\/strong\u003e For all other international countries, or in cases where the item is currently unavailable in our Spain or US locations, your statue will be handcrafted and shipped with care from our primary Workshop in Ukraine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReturns\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe gladly accept returns and exchanges. Contact us within 30 days of delivery. Detailed return information \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artcarving.store\/pages\/returns-exchanges\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout ArtCarving Shop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have a rich story behind our brand. If you have a couple of minutes, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artcarving.store\/pages\/about\"\u003eread about how we work\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour shades and textures may differ slightly from actual products depending on your monitor settings. Wipe clean with a dry cloth only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe goddess who walks ahead of spring — the Lelya statue is hand-carved in Ukraine from sustainable ash wood.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Carving Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42342339248312,"sku":"","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/0566\/0600\/files\/photo_2023-05-15_13-02-47.jpg?v=1688021824","url":"https:\/\/artcarving.store\/products\/lelya-slavic-goddess-statue","provider":"Art Carving Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}