Saturday, June 25, 2011
Friday, June 24, 2011
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Gao, Holy Reliquary
This large gao is sterling silver coral and turquoise on the front and copper on the back. It was made as a holy reliquary for Tibetan Buddhists.
Monday, June 20, 2011
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Friday, June 17, 2011
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Silver and Brass Earring and Pendant Findings
This is our newest design for jewelry makers. It is a finding for briolets or beads. The jewelry designer can glue in the briolet of their choice to make new earrings or pendants.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Prayer Wheel Pendant, Brass
The prayer wheel is a Tibetan Buddhist instrument to increase the productivity of prayer. This turning pendant is inscribed with the prayer, "om mani padme hum," which means "a jewel in a lotus." It is the prayer for the enlightenment of all sentient beings. Inside the pendant is a paper scroll with the same prayer written over and over. The pendant can be opened, but we usually leave it undisturbed.
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Script Om Pendant
"Om," is the imperishable sound of the universe at creation. If you look below you will see that the different Om pendants all look slightly different. The letter does look slightly different from Hindi to Nepali to Tibetan script. Also, the letter is often stylized to make it even more attractive as in the piece above.
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Friday, June 10, 2011
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Brass Mantra Pendant
This beautiful pendant is inscribed with the prayer, "om mani padme hum," which means "a jewel in a lotus." It is the prayer for the enlightenment of all sentient beings.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Monday, June 6, 2011
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Compassionate Eyes Pendant
This beautiful pendant is carved from river-stone found in the Kathmandu valley. On the back it is inscribed with the prayer, "om mani padme hum," which means "a jewel in a lotus." It is the prayer for the enlightenment of all sentient beings.