Special Copper Prayer Wheel No.296 Scarves Rooted in the centuries-old Peruvian

Rooted in the centuries-old Peruvian tradition of Ayacucho miniature shrines—portable wooden boxes originally used for religious storytelling—this retablo brings the wedding scene to life through vibrant folk art

Enter a whimsical world of artistry and disguise with this hand-painted retablo

The plaques come with two small holes to thread string or rope for hanging on the wall

and it is thought that when the wheel is turned it has much the same meritorious effect as orally reciting the mantra

Special Copper Prayer Wheel No.296 Scarves Rooted in the centuries-old PeruvianThis eye catching prayer wheel has a rich, deep colouring offset by striking red and turquoise gemstones. The body has been decorated with traditional Tibetan pattern and the Om Mani Padme Hum mantra. Prayer wheels are traditional Buddhist items that contain a small scroll inside printed many times over with a mantra, usually Om Mani Padme Hum. Devotees believe that turning these wheels has the same meritorious effect as repeating the mantra verbally.