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Lokta Paper- Tibetan Prayer Flags- Mixed Designs (5 Pack)
Item: 2706
Availability: In Stock
Availability: In Stock
Lokta Paper Prayer Flags - Mixed Pack of 5
Our Lokta Paper Prayer Flags are hand made by artisans in Nepal using an ancient papermaking technique. Included are the following:
1x 6.5cm x 6.5cm Symbols Prayer Flags
1x 6.5cm x 6.5cm Mantra Prayer Flags
1x 6.5cm x 6.5cm Lungta Prayer Flags
1x 10cm x 10cm Symbols Prayer Flags
1x 10cm x 10cm Mantra Prayer Flags
Please note that as this is a handmade item sizes may vary slightly.
They are Lung Ta prayer flags (Lung meaning wind or breath and Ta being a symbol of speed and the transformation of bad fortune to good fortune, also often represented by a horse). They are hung horizontally and traditionally are recommended to be hung outside or at least in a space where they are able to catch the breeze. They are never allowed to touch the ground.
The breeze is necessary so that they are always moving as it is believed that the mantras and prayers on the flags are gently blown off by the wind so that they can be carried to all sentient beings and be a benefit to all. It is also believed that as the wind touches and moves the prayer flags the air around them is purified and sanctified by the mantras. The prayers of a flag become a permanent part of the universe as the images fade from exposure to the elements and are then deemed to have served their purpose and can be removed, burnt and then replaced.
The designs on these prayer flags vary and depict some of the following: mantras, asta mandala- the 8 auspicious symbols of buddhism, lung ta and other symbols representing not only peace but also hindu and buddhist beliefs. Images are printed in gold so that they can shimmer beautifully in the light, background colours vary.
Handmade in Nepal
