Four Harmonious Friends Five Colored Cotton Prayer Flags - Handmade From Nepal

Four Harmonious Friends Tibetan Prayer Flag - Handmade From Nepal

Prayer flags are auspicious flags that contain images of dieties, mantras and prayers which is traditionally believed to bring happiness, peace, prosperity, good fortune, health and victory over the obstacles. Prayer flags are used to promote peace, compassion, strength and wisdom. Prayers inscribed on prayer flags protect from destructive evils and obstacles toward the flag planter and all sentient beings.

This Four harmonious Friends Cotton Prayer Flags measure 20 cm X 15 cm and are printed with the image of the four harmonious friends. These Prayer Flags are medium sized and are best suited for altars or indoors and cars.

The four harmonious animals, four harmonious friends or four harmonious brothers  figure in Buddhist mythology  and the Jataka tales, and can often be found as subject in Bhutanese  and Tibetan art. It is perhaps the most common theme in Bhutanese folk art, featuring on many temple murals, stupas, and as a decorative pattern on many daily utensils. It is the most well-known national folktale of Bhutan, is also popular in Tibet and Mongolia  and is widely referred to in these cultures.

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  • The prayer flag is printed with the image of the Four Harmonious Friends
  • The prayer flag consists of 5 different colored cotton sheets each measuring about 20 centimeter x 15 centimeter
  • The prayer flag weighs around 38 grams