Aum is a mystical and sacred syllable that is integral to the Indian religions of Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism. This symbol is taken to consist of the phonemes, “a”, “u” and “m”, which variously symbolize the Three Vedas or the Hindu Trimurti on the three stages of life (birth, life and death).

These tables were crafted from Macassar Ebony and Cherry in an effort to capture that inspiration as a form of sculpture.

More information on the creative process behind this design can be found at the following blog post.