{"product_id":"ancien-pha-rap-praken-thailandais-tissu-ceremoniel-de-reception-des-offrandes","title":"Ancient Thai Pha Rap Praken – Ceremonial fabric for receiving offerings","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f9f5e8 url(' https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0591\/6875\/1686\/files\/yant-fond_e43ad56a-3439-4ab4-b0be-06536f44edf9_430x.jpg?v=1769616064#') center\/cover no-repeat; padding: 15px; border-radius: 12px;\" class=\"fiche-produit\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAntique Thai \u003cstrong\u003ePha Rap Praken (ผ้ารับประเคน)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a ceremonial cloth used by Buddhist monks to receive offerings, particularly those presented by women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage piece, estimated to be about \u003cstrong\u003e30 to 40 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e, is printed on saffron-colored fabric that appears to be the same type of material used for traditional Thai monastic robes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pha Rap Praken allows a devotee to place their offering on a cloth presented by the monk. It thus serves as a material intermediary when making an offering, especially when performed by a woman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/boutique-magiedubouddha.com\/\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003eLa Magie du Bouddha\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe decoration is entirely devoted to the Buddhist ceremonial world: \u003cstrong\u003elotus flowers, floral motifs, umbrellas, and traditional emblems\u003c\/strong\u003e surround a central composition depicting an \u003cstrong\u003eoffering bowl or vessel placed on a pedestal\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Thai inscription \u003cstrong\u003eธรรมจักร\u003c\/strong\u003e reads \u003cstrong\u003eThamma Chak\u003c\/strong\u003e and means \"Dharma Wheel.\" It serves here as a symbolic reference to the Buddha's teachings, although a Dharma wheel is not clearly depicted in the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe exact origin of this piece is unfortunately unknown. No name of a master, temple, or province is visible on the fabric. However, its age, material, and iconography indicate a Thai Buddhist ceremonial use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e💫 Benefits\/powers: Ceremonial reception of offerings and symbolism of the Dharma\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e📐 Dimensions: 52 cm X 18 cm (frame 60 cm X 32 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollection in person here in Brittany is required; this frame is too large and fragile to be sent by mail.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🙏 A silent witness to Thai monastic practice, this Pha Rap Praken carries the memory of the offering gestures performed before the Sangha. Its saffron fabric, lotus flowers, and Dharma symbols evoke those moments when a material gift becomes an act of merit and devotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/boutique-magiedubouddha.com\/\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003eLa Magie du Bouddha\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"La Magie du Bouddha.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55064661590359,"sku":null,"price":47.7,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0015\/1358\/6775\/files\/PhaRapPraken.webp?v=1789730764","url":"https:\/\/boutique-magiedubouddha.com\/en\/products\/ancien-pha-rap-praken-thailandais-tissu-ceremoniel-de-reception-des-offrandes","provider":"La Magie du Bouddha.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}