The circular layout of the alphabet
You hold a cotton cloth on which the letters of the alphabet run in a circular layout, together with the numerals and the traditional answer fields: yes, no, and a more neutral centre. The print is clean and easy to read, so the gaze quickly finds the desired sign.
A quiet frame for your own practice
The cloth is placed on a stable surface and you hold the pendulum above its centre. The pattern of letters, numbers and fields helps to direct attention. During a longer practice the cloth gives a steady frame, since the gaze returns to the centre whenever attention wanders.
A handy layout
The alphabet appears in a sequence that makes the cloth easy to navigate. The typography of letters and numbers is clearly legible, and the background does not distract attention. By the light of a small lamp or candle you may still see the signs well when natural daylight has faded.
Where you may use it
The cloth feels at home in a study, in a meditation corner, on a free corner of the dining table or on a low wooden tray. You may also use it in a circle of close friends, where the aim is quiet shared reflection, common prayer or turning inwards. The cloth stays in order during a longer session.
Washing and lasting use
Wash the cotton cloth in cool or slightly warm water with a mild detergent. Avoid strong bleach and high-temperature cycles. Before ironing, turn the cloth inside out and warm it on a moderate setting. Store it folded in a dry place so the print stays clean for a long time.