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02 Jul

Tibetan  Prayer Flag

Thamel Shop2019-07-02T16:00:51+10:00

Auspicious ‘Om Mane Padme Hum’ mantra engraved colourful, rectangular shaped pieces of cloth are Tibetan prayer flag. There are two types of prayer flag, i.e., lungta and darchor.   A combination of five different coloured rectangular shaped cloth pieces are used to make the lungta flag; also called ‘wind horse’ and hanged on a line. However, the darchor flags are made by using one sizeable rectangular cloth that is hung up on a pole.   The inscribed mantra and the different colour cloth [...]

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25 Jun

Using Tibetan Singing Bowl

Thamel Shop2019-06-25T17:04:24+10:00

Internet is filled with questions queries like what is singing bowl, how to use a singing bowl, is singing bowl Tibetan or Nepali. Many have expressed curiosity on the topic. So we decided to take it to this blog and answer all your queries from an expert opinion. A bowl-shaped bell held up from beneath with the rim uppermost, Tibetan Singing Bowl is also known as Gong Bowl. Existing in a wide range of sizes, Tibetan Singing bowl diameter varies [...]

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20 Jun

What is Hemp and How is Hemp Fabric Made?

Thamel Shop2019-06-20T19:37:18+10:00

What is Hemp? Well, I would simply like to mention Hemp as the sober cousin of Marijuana, the spoilt brat in the family. Hemp, on the other hand, is the progressive child. So, all the folks out there looking to roll a joint out of a bag or a t-shirt just calm down. The hemp products are made of hemp fabric. To all the silent majority planning to get high on hemp considering it same as marijuana, get this straight, [...]

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