{"title":"Tibetan Prayer Flags","description":"\u003cp\u003eTibetan prayer flags carry centuries of tradition in every stitch. Our Fair Trade range spans classic five-colour lungta strings, single door flags, and contemporary translated designs — from small indoor sets to large outdoor strings built to weather the seasons. Each flag is handmade in Nepal by artisans Siesta has worked with for decades, using traditional block-printing and hand-stitching methods passed down through generations. Whether you're stringing them across a garden, a meditation space, or a classroom, every flutter sends the printed mantras outward — as tradition intends.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tibetan-prayer-flags-medium","title":"Tibetan Prayer Flags - Medium","description":"\u003cp\u003eString of ten printed cloth prayer flags. The practice of hanging prayer flags goes back thousands of years to the Bon tradition which pre-dates Buddhism. It was a shamanic medicinal practice to help bring balance to the ancient elements that the colours of the flags represent. It is said that this balance can be achieved both internally, bringing health to mind and body, and externally by bringing harmony to the environment. In fact the Tibetan word for prayer flags is Dar Cho, \"Dar\" means to increase life, fortune, health and wealth. \"Cho\" means all sentient beings. After some time the prayer flags will naturally fade and fray, symbolising the passing nature of all things, they are deliberately not hemmed. When that happens, the flags are traditionally burned to carry their blessings to the heavens and then replaced by new flags that contain our renewed wishes. Alternatively, you may simply put new ones over the old ones. Prayer flags can be hung both inside to increase harmony and spiritual awareness or outside (the higher the better) to benefit the environment and all beings touched by the wind. It is important to treat prayer flags are treated with respect as they contain sacred text and symbols. When hanging the flags it is also important to have the correct intentions: \"May all beings benefit\" rather than something self-motivated: \"I will benefit. \"Sold Singly\n\nApprox Length: 220cm10 flags. Each flag: 16cm × 20cm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Nepal\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Siesta Crafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49521353720091,"sku":"5200","price":5.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/6068\/4315\/files\/1303_365_6264.jpg?v=1771582232"},{"product_id":"tibetan-prayer-flags-long","title":"Tibetan Prayer Flags - Long","description":"\u003cp\u003eLong string of twenty five traditional wooden block printed cloth prayer flags. The practice of hanging prayer flags goes back thousands of years to the Bon tradition which pre-dates Buddhism. It was a shamanic medicinal practice to help bring balance to the ancient elements that the colours of the flags represent. It is said that this balance can be achieved both internally, bringing health to mind and body, and externally by bringing harmony to the environment. In fact the Tibetan word for prayer flags is Dar Cho, \"Dar\" means to increase life, fortune, health and wealth. \"Cho\" means all sentient beings. As Buddhism adopted some of these early traditions, the faith also began to incorporate their own auspicious symbols, prayers and mantras. Our prayer flags feature ‘Lung-ta’ the wind horse, which carries the prayers on the flags as they flutter in the wind to generate a natural positive energy. After some time the prayer flags will naturally fade and fray, symbolising the passing nature of all things, they are deliberately not hemmed. When that happens, the flags are traditionally burned to carry their blessings to the heavens and then replaced by new flags that contain our renewed wishes. Alternatively, you may simply put new ones over the old ones. Prayer flags can be hung both inside to increase harmony and spiritual awareness or outside (the higher the better) to benefit the environment and all beings touched by the wind. It is important to remember that prayer flags should be treated with respect as they contain sacred text and symbols. When hanging the flags it is also important to have the correct intentions: \"May all beings benefit\" rather than something self-motivated: \"I will benefit. \"Panel sizes vary from batch to batch Current batch 10\" × 8\"Sold Singly\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDimensions: Approximately 6.5 metres end of string to end of string, so just over 6 metres flag to flag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Nepal\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Siesta Crafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49521354899739,"sku":"5207","price":15.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/6068\/4315\/files\/1303_366_19262.jpg?v=1771582226"},{"product_id":"pack-of-mini-tibetan-prayer-flags","title":"Pack of Mini Tibetan Prayer Flags","description":"\u003cp\u003eFive strings of ten mini printed Tibetan prayer flags. The practice of hanging prayer flags goes back thousands of years to the Bon tradition which pre-dates Buddhism. It was a shamanic medicinal practice to help bring balance to the ancient elements that the colours of the flags represent. It is said that this balance can be achieved both internally, bringing health to mind and body, and externally by bringing harmony to the environment. In fact, the Tibetan word for prayer flags is Dar Cho, \"Dar\" means to increase life, fortune, health and wealth. \"Cho\" means all sentient beings. After some time the prayer flags will naturally fade and fray, symbolising the passing nature of all things, they are deliberately not hemmed. When that happens, the flags are traditionally burned to carry their blessings to the heavens and then replaced by new flags that contain our renewed wishes. Alternatively, you may simply put new ones over the old ones. Prayer Flags can be hung both inside to increase harmony and spiritual awareness or outside (the higher the better) to benefit the environment and all beings touched by the wind. It is important to remember that prayer flags should be treated with respect as they contain sacred text and symbols. When hanging the flags it is also important to have the correct intentions: \"May all beings benefit\" rather than something self-motivated: \"I will benefit. \"Approx Length:90cmSold as a pack of Five\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Nepal\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Siesta Crafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49521354965275,"sku":"5208","price":7.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/6068\/4315\/files\/1303_2232_9942.jpg?v=1771582198"},{"product_id":"translated-prayer-flags","title":"Translated Prayer Flags","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese are traditional Buddhist prayer flags that have been translated from Sanskrit into English. They depict Lungta (The Wind Horse, ) Green Tara, Medicine Buddhas and Chenrezig (the embodiment of the compassion of all Buddhas. ) Each flag has a detailed screen print on cotton in the five elemental colours representing the sky and space, air and wind, fire, water, and finally earth. These colourful flags make excellent teaching tools. 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