Handpainted Tibetan Wooden Boxes with Double Dorjee - Medium Color:Orange Box with Red Flower This wax model is then

This wax model is then covered with layers of clay

photographs and text by Byron Aihara

Entire Strand measures about approx about 9

in a way suitable to individual's preference

Handpainted Tibetan Wooden Boxes with Double Dorjee - Medium Color:Orange Box with Red Flower This wax model is thenThese beautiful Tibetan boxes are hand crafted by one of the Newari Communities of Bhaktapur Nepal, The Prajapatis. After the wooden box is complete, it is then hand painted by the Buddhist community of Tamangs in Kathmandu Valley. It takes upto 2 days to complete one box. The vibrant colors, auspicious symbols of Tibetan Buddhism, beautiful designs and detailed paint work makes this box special and decorative. You can use this box to put your