What is Imperfectly Perfect (IMP)?
While each item is handmade by artisans working in humble conditions, not each may pass some commercial standards, we still think a lot of these items deserve love and home. We call these imperfectly perfect.
Benefits of IMP collection
Marked down prices from 40-70% of their original value
Eco-friendly - Less waste
Support artisans by promoting the handmade industry over mass-produced factory goods
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It’s been said that if a dog kept a diary, he would describe each activity as “My favorite thing!” Indeed, dogs embrace everything with an enthusiasm that is enviable. From eating to taking walks to sleeping near the family, they are continually in “The Now” and experience each moment to the full.
Cast in the USA, let these statues serve as a mindful reminder always to be present. Perfect for the office, home, and garden.
- Meditating dog statue
- Made of cast stone (concrete)
- Measures approximately 13" wide X 10.5" high X 6 inches deep
- Product weight: About 14 - 16 lbs
- Made in the USA
- Two color options: Distressed black-brown finish, and brown finish
- Aged stone appearance as depicted in the close-up images. Some edges may be clipped (clipped ear, for example) as a result of the casting process.
- Suitable for indoor-outdoor use
- Non-returnable
This item will feature imperfections like truncated paws, or clipped ears. Prolonged exposure to the outdoors may create natural alterations in this piece’s finish and appearance. For freezing temperatures, please cover the piece, bring it inside, or contact your local hardware store to purchase a sealant.
design: A dog is cast mid-meditation, seated cross-legged in a lotus pose with eyes closed, muzzle lifted, and one paw turned upward in a gentle mudra. The aged, textured stone finish gives it the worn, weathered look of a piece that has sat in a garden for years.
size: Approximately 13" wide x 10.5" high x 6" deep; weighs about 14-16 lbs.
material: Cast stone (concrete)
features: Seated lotus/meditation pose, hand-aged stone finish, suitable for indoor or outdoor display, available in distressed black-brown or brown finish, part of the Imperfectly Perfect collection, made in the USA
care: Wipe clean with a damp cloth, and if displayed outdoors, bring it under cover during hard freezes to help preserve the finish.
disclaimer: As a handmade cast stone piece, each statue is imperfect by nature and may show casting marks such as a truncated paw or clipped ear, with outdoor exposure adding further natural variation over time.
Meaning & Intention
Dogs live almost entirely in the present moment - a walk, a meal, a nap in the sun each greeted as if it were the only thing that has ever mattered. This meditating dog borrows that same unguarded presence and gives it the form of formal practice: seated in lotus position, spine lifted, paw resting in a quiet mudra, eyes closed against the world's noise.
The lotus seat itself carries its own weight of meaning across Eastern traditions, representing the mind that rises clear and unstained no matter what lies beneath it. Placing that posture on a dog rather than a human figure softens it - here is enlightenment without effort or striving, mindfulness as something that simply is, the way a dog simply is happy to be wherever it happens to be.
Cast in aged stone, the statue also speaks to permanence and groundedness. Stone does not rush, does not perform, does not apologize for the marks it carries. Set among plants or on a desk, this small meditating figure becomes a quiet nudge back to the same lesson dogs have been teaching us all along: presence isn't a destination, it's a posture you can simply settle into.
Set on a porch step, tucked among garden greenery, or perched on a desk within eyeglance during a long workday, this statue works as a small, recurring interruption to autopilot. Its closed eyes and folded paws ask nothing of you except a breath and a beat of stillness, a wordless echo of the same grounded ease found in a seated meditation practice or a slow walk outdoors.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Dog lovers and mindfulness practitioners looking for a playful, grounding accent for home, garden, or office
- Purpose: Garden accent, meditation room decor, desk or shelf companion, gift for dog lovers, mindful home decor
- Suggested Mantra: Be here now
- Intention: Presence, Calm, Playful Joy, Balance
- Chakra Connection: Root Chakra
Questions & Guidance
Is this statue meant for indoor or outdoor use?
Both. The cast stone construction is suitable for indoor display or as a garden and patio accent, though prolonged outdoor exposure will naturally weather the finish over time.
What does 'Imperfectly Perfect' mean for this piece?
It's part of a collection of handmade items that didn't meet standard commercial cosmetic criteria - things like a slightly clipped ear or truncated paw from the casting process - and are offered at a reduced price rather than discarded.
What finish options are available?
This statue comes in a distressed black-brown finish or a brown finish, both designed to look like naturally aged stone.
How much does the statue weigh, and is it durable?
It weighs approximately 14-16 lbs and is made of solid cast stone (concrete), giving it a sturdy, substantial feel suited to both shelf display and garden placement.
Can I return it if I don't like the imperfections?
This item is sold as non-returnable, since the handmade imperfections - like a clipped ear or truncated paw - are an expected and intentional part of the Imperfectly Perfect collection.
