Vertical Tashi Tagye Brocade | Temple Hanging

Beautiful vertical embroidery of Tashi Tagye, the eight auspicious signs brocade wall decorative with colourful tassels.

Legend has it that when Lord Buddha achieved enlightenment, God offers him different good fortune items that the Eight Auspicious Symbol or Tashi Tagye represent.

Different tradition has a different meaning for each of Tashi Tagye (Eight Auspicious Symbol). In eastern Buddhism, these symbols represent the eight precious vital organs of the Buddha’s Buddha’s body.

According to Tibetan tradition, the eight auspicious symbols identify as forming of the body of Buddha;

Parasol representing his head
The golden fishes his eyes
The lotus his tongue
The treasure vase his throat
The wheel his feet
The victory banner his body
The conch his speech
The endless knot his mind.

Handmade and Fairtrade from Nepal☸
Size: 23cm x 86cm

Since the product is entirely handmade; the colours can be in different and slight variation in measurement is expected.