Prayer flags

Prayer flags have been around for thousands of years, but today’s fiber artists are putting their own spin on the ancient tradition. A growing number of artists are using these small but meaningful flags as an outlet for expressing their hopes, dreams, and concerns—and the design possibilities are endless. You can use shibori techniques, sun printing,…

Tibetan prayer flags atop mountains and flying high above cities are some of the most mesmerizing, beautiful sights we’ve encountered throughout our trips to Nepal. The colored flags flutter in the wind, always moving like confetti dotting the sky. And although their beauty is hard to ignore, they mean much more to the people of Nepal than simple decor. The prayer flags are an important part of their culture. The colors, the words they bear, and their location all symbolize more than just…

Are you searching for when and how to hang prayer flags? Then, this post will provide in-depth information on hanging Tibetan prayer flags.

Meaning of prayer flags

The flags are integral to the celebration of Saga Dawa, among other observances

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August 19th is the International Day of Hope, a day which celebrates the lives of children and babies lost at any age or gestation. If you would like to learn more about this project, please visit CarlyMarie's Project Heal. This is my first year participating, and I felt like it would be a good creative outlet for me. It was actually a really fun project to work on and the possibilities are truly endless. You can make them colorful, simple, big, or small. It's totally up to you and how you…

Prayer flags at the Lotus Temple, with view on the Kawakarpo

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