Set of Six Prayer Wheels

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$400

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Specifications

	ZBJ65
	Copper, Brass and Wood
	Height: 4 inch
	Width: 16.5 inch
	Depth: 2 inch
	Weight 580 gm

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MADE IN INDIA.

The Wheel of Dharma's Blessings

Invite serenity and spiritual harmony into your home or meditation space with this exquisite set of six prayer wheels. Each wheel is meticulously crafted, featuring a blend of warm brass, rich copper, and a dark, intricately carved wooden base and pillars. The prayer wheels themselves are adorned with the sacred mantra "Om Mani Padme Hum" in elegant Tibetan script, a profound invocation representing compassion and wisdom. Tiny, vibrant turquoise and red stones are embedded around the circumference of each wheel, adding a touch of celestial sparkle and symbolizing the preciousness of spiritual realization.

A Tradition of Tranquility

Prayer wheels are an ancient and revered tool in Tibetan Buddhism, embodying a powerful spiritual practice. It is believed that by spinning a prayer wheel, one is symbolically turning the Wheel of Dharma, spreading the Buddha's teachings and accumulating merit. The mantra inscribed within each wheel, "Om Mani Padme Hum," is one of the most important and universally recited mantras, believed to purify negative karma and awaken compassion. Legend tells that the great Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, the embodiment of compassion, revealed this mantra to the world. Each rotation is said to be equivalent to reciting the mantra countless times, sending prayers and blessings out into the world. This practice is not merely an external ritual but an internal purification, fostering peace and mindfulness.

Crafted for Devotion

This prayer wheel set is designed to be both a functional spiritual aid and a beautiful decorative piece. The dark, carved wooden base provides a stable and grounding foundation, while the robust wooden pillars support the collection of six spinning prayer wheels. The brass and copper elements of the wheels have been skillfully worked to showcase the intricate mantra and the decorative gem inlays. The overall effect is one of artisanal mastery, reflecting the devotion and care that goes into each handmade item. Hung from a wall or placed on a shelf, this set will become a focal point, radiating an aura of peace and spiritual aspiration. Embrace the timeless wisdom and calming presence of this handcrafted treasure.

How are Nepalese copper statues made?

Nepalese statues and sculptures are best known for their unique small religious figures and ritual paraphernalia for over two thousand years. These are mainly cast in copper alloy. Nepal draws influences from the artistic styles of Buddhism and Hinduism, and therefore the sculptors of the country specialize in making the icons of both these religions. Over the years, Nepalese sculptures evolved into their own distinctive iconography. Some characteristic features of these sculptures that differ from other pieces are exaggerated physical postures, youthful and sensual features, languid eyes, wider faces having serene expressions, and ornate flourishes. The Buddhist deity icons of Nepal have tremendous demand in countries such as China and Tibet for ritual purposes in their temples and monasteries.

Nepalese statues and sculptures have a high copper content and therefore develop a slightly reddish patina on the surface as they age. However, the most unique feature of Nepalese copper statues is their decorative detailing. The pieces are heavily gilded and sometimes inlaid with semi-precious stones. This embellishment protects them from getting tarnished. The traditional lost-wax method for casting Nepalese copper statues remains the most practiced technique in Nepal for many centuries. This process involves many steps and requires skilled artists.

The first step in lost-wax sculpting is to make a wax replica of the desired Buddhist deity to be cast in copper. This replica is created by hand and therefore needs excellent artistic skills otherwise fine features will be lacking.

Once the wax replica is made, it is then coated with a special mixture of clay with a brush. This layer of clay is hardened when left to dry. A small hole is made on the base of the wax mould so that the wax flows away when it is heated.

At this stage, a hollow mould in the shape of the deity is obtained.

This is the time to pour liquid copper into the hollow mould which is then allowed to cool and harden inside a container of cold water. When the liquid metal has hardened, the mould is removed and the statue within is revealed.

The artist works on the details of the statue using various tools. It is then polished to get a shiny and lustrous surface.

Now comes the most important part of Nepalese art which is gold gilding. This is done by the traditional fire gilding method. A mixture of mercury and 18K gold is applied on the surface of the statue and heat is applied using a flame torch. The result is that mercury evaporates along with impurities, leaving a pure 24K gold finish.

The lost-wax method of sculpting is the most preferred technique

for artists to cast a metallic statue having intricate details. Since Nepalese copper sculptures require extraneous effort for giving a majestic look by adding special embellishments, it takes several weeks to complete one masterpiece. A 24K gold gilded copper sculpture retains its brilliant luster for many years and appears as like before. Nepalese sculptures continue to remain one of the finest specimens of the art of the East that have a strong aesthetic appeal that other sculptures cannot match.