This is collect from Tibet, a old badge or pandent, made of thokcha (Cold Iron or meteoric iron), the shape is Tibetan Ladder of Heaven, used the copper inlaid and carved craftsmanship.Each step has copper wires inlaid on the thunder iron body, and the back has exquisite patterns.
The ladder of heaven represents that Tibetans can pass their wishes and blessings to their relatives in the sky, and reach the Paradise of Paradise or the Pure Land of Buddhism as soon as possible.
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Details
100% Handmade
Pendant material:thokcha
Pattern: Ladder
Length: 120mm /4.7 inches
Width: : 10mm /0.4 inches
Weight:54g / 1.9oz
ABOUT Thokcha -Thunder Iron
Thokcha (Tibetan: ཐོག་ལྕགས, གནམ་ལྕགས) are tektites and meteorites which serve as amulets.Typically high in iron content, also called Thunder Iron,Cold Iron.These are traditionally believed to contain a magical, protective power comparable to Tibetan dzi beads. Most thokcha are made of a copper alloy.
Thogchags or Thokcha are worn as amulets by Tibetans, specifically people of the Himalayan regions, for spiritual protection and healing. Created in several forms, they often depict tantric deities, sacred animals, auspicious symbols, and mantras. Many represent ritual supports such as a mirror, phurba, or vajra. Some pieces may be abstract in nature, and the meaning of the form has since been lost in antiquity. Further research is still in the process. Other Thokcha were simply used as ancient arrow points, buckles, body armour, or even old horse trappings.
ABOUT Tibetan Ladder
The ladder of heaven represents that Tibetans can pass their wishes and blessings to their relatives in the sky, and reach the Paradise of Paradise or the Pure Land of Buddhism as soon as possible.
