Shankha/Chakra
Item no. 9781439781654Using authentic Japanese washi tape paper, gold metallic foiling and a touch of varnish for protection, our Shankha/Chakra tape set will bring a pop of colour to your bullet journal spread. This double-pack is inspired by handwoven silk originally crafted for Tibetan monks.
Product Information
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Washi Tape
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Width: 15mm (½")
Height: 45mm (1¾") Depth: 45mm (1¾") |
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| Colour | Multi-colour | |
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About This Design
- Original Art: Handwoven textile from the Kasim Silk Emporium
- Era: Modern piece, ancient tradition
- Region: Varanasi, India
Sacred Tibetan Textiles: Shankha & Chakra
Artistic, religious and cultural traditions unite in the handwoven fabrics of our Sacred Tibetan Textiles. For centuries, Muslim families in Varanasi, India, have practiced the art of handweaving silks to create cloths and vestments for sacred rituals. The city lies just twelve kilometres from the Buddhist pilgrimage site Sarnath, where the Buddha first gave his sermon upon becoming enlightened, and so Islamic, Buddhist and even Hindu practices have become woven together in the area.
In Varanasi, the Kasim family has been practicing this meditative tradition for generations, passing down the knowledge and reverence of their ancestors. In these designs, created for Buddhist monasteries and the Dalai Lama, the weavers have portrayed the path to enlightenment, both in the Eight Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism represented by the pattern and in the brightness of the colours chosen.
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