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This silk pouch is hand crafted in Mongolia. It can be a wonderful glovebox to keep whatever is precious for you.

It is decorated with the Eight Auspicious Symbols, that are eight emblems associated with the Buddha. They have become one of the most widespread iconographic motifs since the very beginning of Buddhist art. They are: the parasol, the endless knot, the golden fishes, the victory banner, the white conch, the wheel of dharma, the lotus flower, the vase of treasure.

In ancient times the symbols represented a general iconographic motif of Indian art. Some of them were linked to the royal imagery, for example they were very common in depictions of coronation rituals of kings. Once integrated into Buddhist art, they then represented the offerings made by the gods to the Buddha after his awakening.