Sacred Items

This unique mala is lovingly hand made by Tibetan nuns living in exile in North India. Each bead is hand painted with the Sanskrit symbol for Om. The braided nylon tail is a traditional finish used by the nuns. The three crystal 'marker beads' are added to create a unique decorative finish. This mala is made with hand painted water buffalo bone. The tassel is white as opposed to the orange shown in the picture. Comes in a beautiful cloth bag.
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For the Shipibo, pottery is distinctly female work.  Quempo is how the Shipibo refer to this type of flaring bowl, also known in the jungle as mocahua.  It is used to used to drink masato, a thick, yucca-based drink and for other fluids and therefore has external water-related motifs. The thin walls of this bowl are elegantly constructed so that the rim is narrower than the body.  A face is painted over slight protrusions of pottery for the eyes, nose, chin and ears.  Beautifully painted with fine Shipibo artistic patterns, typical of their work. Slight variations occur due to the handmade nature of this item.  Made by Shipibo women of Peru. Learn More

Suggesting an ancient stone sculpture, this gracious carving depicts Buddha's hand. Ning Charoensri carves the expressive piece from rain tree wood, adding an antique gilded finish. Its classic beauty projects a sensation of peace and contentment. Learn More