Prayer Flags/Flags

Common to many Tibetan prayer flags is the lungta or windhorse, the mythical animal who carries all intentional prayers to the universe. The hanging of prayer flags is thought to dispel danger and to bring good fortune. Our Prayer Flags are printed from hand carved woodblocks in the traditional manner. The five flag colors represent the five elements: Blue (earth), White (water), Red (fire), Saffron (infinite space), and Green (cosmic winds). Enjoy the slow fading of color as they hang in the elements. To dispose of old flags with respect, please burn them. Set of five.

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This unusual set of prayer flags contains a variety of important symbols in Tibetan Buddhism. These include the Endless Knot, representing the interrelatedness of all things; the Double Dorje or Diamond Scepter, symbolizing the indestructible and compassionate nature of Buddha's teachings; the Buddha or awakened one, who introduced the Dharma or Buddhist teachings into this world; and the Healing Mantra, a matrix of Tibetan symbols that make up a healing mantra or sacred prayer. Hanging flags are believed to constantly be sending their prayers to the universe. To dispose of old flags with respect, please burn them.

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A beautifully handmade set of prayer flags depicting medicinal plants. Each flag is 11 inches square with 116 inch long strings. Includes five plant images: Rue, Mugwort, Bodhi leaf mandala, Stinging Nettle and Pleurisy Root. The center flag is a Bodhi leaf mandala, the Bodhi being the tree under which Buddha achieved enlightenment. Learn More

An artfully conceived handmade set of prayer flags depicting five different sacred forms: Vesica Piscis, Nautilus Spiral, Flower of Life, Shrii Yantra and the Five Pointed Star. Each flag measures 11 inches square and strings are 116 inches long. Handmade in USA. Learn More

A beautifully handmade set of prayer flags depicting garden creatures: Bee, Bats, Spider and Earthworms, Bird, and Ants. Each flag is 11 inches square with 116 inch long strings. String of 5 images with prayer. Made in USA. Learn More

This unique set of prayer flags contain some of the most important deities, saints and sacred symbols in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Padmasambhava on blue, the Windhorse on white, Milarepa on red, Tara on green and the Kalachakra symbol on yellow. The five flag colors represent the five elements: Blue (earth), White (water), Red (fire), Saffron (infinite space), and Green (cosmic winds). Each one is printed from hand carved woodblocks in the traditional manner. Enjoy the slow fading of color as they hang in the elements. To dispose of old flags with respect, please burn them. Set of five.

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The official flag of Cuzco, Peru is a rainbow colored, striped flag, supposedly the flag of the former Tawantinsuyu, the Inca Empire. Flags with a horizontal seven- striped rainbow design are used in Peru and Ecuador and parts of Bolivia, Argentina, Chile and Colombia. The style is believed to have originated in Inca culture and is called wiphala. Even today in the city of Cusco it is common to see the flag around the city, displayed in government buildings and in the main square.  This flag is designed with three sets of sewn-in six inch ties (middle tie not pictured) to secure the flag to a pole or other display device.  

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The seven-striped rainbow flag design is used in Peru to represent Tawantin Suyu, or Inca territory. The use of the flag has its origin in Inca culture and it is called wiphala in the Quecha language. Even today in the city of Cusco, Peru it is common to see the flag around the city displayed in government buildings and in Cusco main square. Learn More

The seven-striped rainbow flag design is used in Peru to represent Tawantin Suyu, or Inca territory. The use of the flag has its origin in Inca culture and it is called wiphala in the Quecha language. Even today in the city of Cusco, Peru it is common to see the flag around the city displayed in government buildings and in Cusco main square.

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