Braided dorje hangers

The word 'dorje' (or in Sanskrit 'vajra') translates both as 'lightning bolt' and as 'diamond'. It is a widespread symbol in both buddhism and hinduism, and can be found on for example depictions and statues of the buddha, decorations on ritual attributes, furniture and fabrics.

The dorje symbolizes the true nature of the universe and reality; the endless, ultimate emptiness in which all possibilities exist. The dorje is often held in the right hand during meditation practices, to support in 'cutting through the crap of the mind', finding a clear path through the diversions of the 'monkey-mind' and ego-chatter, seeing what's real and what's not. The dorje is said to destroy all kinds of ignorance and in this way helps in gaining true insights.

In these colorful hangers the dorje symbol is woven/braided from nylon cord. The colors blue, white, green, red and yellow/orange in which these hangers are made, are the five main colors used in Tibetan Buddhism.

These hangers can be used for many purposes. For example as wall- or doorhangers, as car-amulets or as addings to your personal ritual attributes or clothing.

Size of the dorje is approximately 7,5 centimeters, total length of the hanger is approximately 23 centimeters.

These hangers are sold per piece. Because they are all handcrafted items, of course little differences in appearance may occur.