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This solid brass Fair Trade Nepalese vajra (Sanskrit) or dorje (Tibetan) pendant is small but mighty. It has an adjustable waxed cotton cord that allows you to wear the vajra / dorje pendant high up, close to your neck, or slung low on your chest according to your preference.
In the Hindu scriptures, the vajra is the mighty thunderbolt weapon of Indra, god of rain and thunder. In Tibetan Buddhism the vajra or dorje symbolises both the thunderbolt of Enlightenment and the indestructibility of diamond - signifying spiritual strength and resilience.
The Vedas describe Indra's vajra as an open-pronged weapon and, according to Buddhist legend, the Buddha took the vajra from Indra and closed it's prongs together, turning the once fearful weapon into a sceptre symbolising spiritual power, balance and harmony.
This pendant was made in Kathmandu by the artisans of Mahaguthi, Craft with Conscience, a Fair Trade organisation that promotes traditional Nepali culture, art and artisans.
Materials: solid brass, waxed cotton cord
Size: 4.5 x 2cm (2"x1.7")
Weight: 25 grams
Cord: adjustable 1 metre (39") long waxed cotton cord
Maximum drop length 46cm / 18"
Minimum drop length 24cm / 9.5"
Please note: due to their hand-crafted nature, each vajra/dorje pendant is unique and so may vary very slightly from the one shown.
This pendant was made by a skilled Nepali artisan who was fairly paid and treated with respect. It is a guaranteed Fair Trade product, compliant with the regulations of the World Fair Trade Organisation (WFTO). Our Fair Trade products use ethically sourced and sustainable materials wherever possible.
