The millennia-old tradition of prayer flags billowing in the Himalayan wind is brought a little closer by this set of 10 Tibetan prayer flags. The 18 cm medium-sized flags, strung together, create a picturesque row — equally at home on a balcony, in a garden, in a room or in a meditation corner. Each flag carries a symbolic message, carried onward by the wind into the world. These flags are not just decorations but intentions — gradually released by the elements, setting prayers free into the surrounding world.
The symbolism of Tibetan prayer flags
In Tibetan Buddhism, prayer flags are not merely decorative objects — each flag is printed with mantras, Buddhist texts and symbolic imagery, whose power is carried by the wind to spread blessings and good wishes to all living beings nearby. The five traditional colours (blue, white, red, green, yellow) symbolise the five natural elements and the five tathagata buddhas. Even without being worn, they carry a message — their very presence awakens harmony and mindfulness, and reminds us that every moment is worth living with full awareness.
Placement and use
The 10 flags, strung in sequence at 18 cm each, form a garland of approximately 180 cm (flags plus cord). They are well suited for balconies, gardens, above gates, on the walls of meditation spaces, beside candles, or as decoration in bohemian and Eastern-inspired interiors. Their cotton material is natural and enduring, made according to Nepalese textile tradition, carrying in every thread the mark of intentional craftsmanship.
Product details
- Material: cotton
- Size (1 flag): 18 × 18 cm
- Total garland length: approx. 180 cm
- Quantity: 10 pieces per set
- Weight: approx. 32 g
- Pack gross weight: approx. 155 g
- Country of origin: Nepal
Order this set of 10 medium Tibetan prayer flags and introduce into your space the ancient silence and intention that these humble flags have carried for thousands of years.