{"product_id":"nepali-buddha-floral-ghau-prayer-box-pendant-nickel-silver-brass-2","title":"Nepali Buddha Floral Ghau Prayer Box Pendant, Nickel Silver + Brass, 2\"","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart pendant, part tiny portable shrine, and one seriously special find from the WSW stash. ✨\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNepali Ghau Prayer Box Pendants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e have been tucked away in our warehouse for roughly a decade. Traditionally used in Tibetan Buddhist culture, a Ghau (also spelled Gau) is a small portable shrine or amulet box designed to hold sacred images, prayers, mantras or other meaningful objects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the center of each pendant is a richly colored \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuddha image on canvas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, surrounded by an ornate raised metal frame filled with lotus motifs, scrolling details and Tibetan-inspired script.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut the really special part is on the back: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe pendant actually opens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove the back panel to reveal a small compartment inside—a beautiful little hidden space that can be used to hold a tiny prayer, mantra, keepsake or other meaningful object.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese were sourced from Nepal approximately a decade ago and are made in the traditional mixed-metal style our Nepali suppliers commonly use, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enickel silver and brass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Choose between the warm gold-tone or antiqued silver-tone finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt approximately 2\" tall, they're substantial enough to become the centerpiece of a necklace, altar piece or other special creation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA little art. A little history. A little hidden space for something meaningful. ❤️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✨The Magic is in the Details✨\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2\" tall x 1 3\/4\" wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nickel Silver + Brass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gold Tone or Silver Tone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Buddha image on canvas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ghau \/ Gau Prayer Box Pendant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Buddha, Lotus + Tibetan-Inspired Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nepal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Removable back with fabric-lined painting inside an interior compartment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStock:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Older WSW warehouse stock, sourced approximately 10 years ago\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nickel silver is a traditional mixed-metal alloy and does not contain sterling silver. These are older handmade pieces, so subtle variations, patina and signs of age may be present.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e❤️✌🏽❤️✌🏽❤️✌🏽❤️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll content (which includes all text, photography, product names, product descriptions) is All rights reserved - Woman Shops World, Inc. Carter Seibels, 2014 - infinity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Woman Shops World","offers":[{"title":"Silver","offer_id":67631152365702,"sku":"NepaliPrayer.Silver","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold","offer_id":67631152398470,"sku":"NepaliPrayer.Gold","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/8561\/files\/NepaliGhau---4.jpg?v=1791404760","url":"https:\/\/shopwomanshopsworld.com\/products\/nepali-buddha-floral-ghau-prayer-box-pendant-nickel-silver-brass-2","provider":"WomanShopsWorld","version":"1.0","type":"link"}