strong beautiful hemp bag ~ OM MANDALA ~ Hemp Backpack

This is a great hemp backpack made in the himalayan kingdom of Nepal. The gentleman who made it for me is an excellent tailor whom I had the pleasure of meeting on my overland travels throughout asia. Both the hemp material, and the workmanship are of excellent quality. The inside of the purse is lined for a soft feel, and all of the seams are well stitched for maximum durability and long lasting use. There is one large main pouch with a drawstring closure and a smaller pocket upfront. The embroidered flap covers the main compartment and both of these pockets secure with wooden bobbles. The backpack measures approximately 13" high x 9-10" wide x 5-6" deep, and the straps are adjustable.

The embroidery is beautiful! It is the Buddhist syllable, OM embroidered within a mandala. Mandalas are circular diagrams that act as microcosms for larger concepts, such as one's own life or the universe. They are widely used as meditation aids in Vajrahyana Buddhism or tantra. Om is the sacred syllable venerated since ancient times by Buddhists, Brahmins, and Hindus alike. The universe is said to have begun with this sound, and all the sounds of life are said to be contained within it. Om is thus considered the "breath of all life", and often regarded as too holy to be spoken aloud. BEAUTIFUL!

U.S. shipping is $4.75 (with optional insurance for $1.65) and of course we combine shipping charges for multiple auctions. For international bidders, this item could ship to many destinations for as little as $7.50 - $11.95, please inquire with your location for exact rates and insurance options.

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