{"product_id":"por-sala-tan-1045","title":"Por Sala Tan","description":"\u003cp\u003ePST06\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eMae Prai\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePor Sala Tan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2.5 Inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarang Artifact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIndividual Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scarcity of the principal materials meant that \u003cstrong\u003every few examples were made\u003c\/strong\u003e. Differences in the placement of the relic, herbs, oil and Por Sala Tan's individual handwriting naturally distinguish one surviving piece from another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePersonal Experiences Shared by Luksits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular Mae Prai remained with one of \u003cstrong\u003ePor Sala Tan's own luksits\u003c\/strong\u003e for a considerable period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was not a piece that was readily offered for sale or passed casually between collectors. I had known about it and wanted to obtain it, but the owner was reluctant to let it go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly after \u003cstrong\u003emuch persuasion\u003c\/strong\u003e did the luksit eventually agree to pass the artifact to me.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor me, that provenance is particularly important. With rare Barang pieces of this nature, the connection to an established luksit and the history of how the artifact was kept can be just as meaningful as the physical materials themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMae Prai belongs to the more specialised side of Por Sala Tan's Barang work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artifact combines \u003cstrong\u003ea physical relic, Nam Man Prai and metta herbs\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the outer casing carries Por Sala Tan's own hand-drawn representation of Mae and handwritten yantra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin Thai occult tradition, \u003cem\u003eprai\u003c\/em\u003e refers broadly to spirit-related practices associated with the deceased. \u003cstrong\u003eMae Prai\u003c\/strong\u003erepresents the feminine aspect of this tradition and is commonly connected with metta, attraction, livelihood, assistance and protective qualities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular example is especially collectible because of its \u003cstrong\u003elimited production, scarce materials and direct provenance from one of Por Sala Tan's luksits\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMae Prai in Thai Occult Tradition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMae Prai can be translated broadly as \u003cstrong\u003e“Mother Prai”\u003c\/strong\u003e or a female spirit associated with \u003cem\u003eprai\u003c\/em\u003e wicha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThai folk-occult traditions contain many different classifications of female spirits, and the precise identity of a Mae Prai depends upon the individual lineage and the history attached to the materials used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome traditions connect especially powerful female \u003cem\u003eprai\u003c\/em\u003e with women who died under unusual or tragic circumstances, including the well-known \u003cem\u003eTai Tang Klom\u003c\/em\u003e folklore surrounding death during pregnancy or childbirth. However, \u003cstrong\u003ethis should not automatically be assumed for every Mae Prai artifact unless its individual provenance specifically establishes it\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin amulet practice, Mae Prai developed a reputation particularly around \u003cstrong\u003emetta, Maha Sanae, livelihood, customer attraction and spiritual assistance\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe maternal aspect also gives Mae a second character: attraction accompanied by \u003cstrong\u003eguardianship and care for the person under her protection\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigins of the Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe principal ingredients preserved within this artifact are \u003cstrong\u003erelic material, Nam Man Prai and metta herbs\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe relic provides the physical foundation of the spirit-related construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNam Man Prai belongs to a long-established category of Thai folk-occult preparations traditionally connected with \u003cem\u003eprai\u003c\/em\u003ewicha. Depending upon the lineage, such oils may be compounded with herbs, waxes, powders and other ritual ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere it was combined with \u003cstrong\u003emetta herbs\u003c\/strong\u003e, directing the character of the piece particularly towards goodwill, attraction, social acceptance and favourable human interaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause these materials were difficult to obtain in the form required by Por Sala Tan, only a small number of Mae Prai pieces are said to have been completed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRitual\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inner materials were first assembled around the relic and the prepared Nam Man Prai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetta herbs were incorporated to establish the attraction and goodwill aspect of the wicha before the composition was sealed within the casing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePor Sala Tan then worked directly upon the exterior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than using a printed image, \u003cstrong\u003ehe hand-drew Mae onto the casing\u003c\/strong\u003e. He subsequently added yantric characters by hand, making the casing itself part of the ritual construction rather than merely a protective enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an important feature of the artifact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe casing does not simply contain the wicha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt carries Por Sala Tan's hand upon it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBlessings and Effects\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin Por Sala Tan's tradition, Mae Prai is associated principally with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetta Maha Niyom\u003c\/strong\u003e — goodwill, favourable treatment and being readily accepted by others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaha Sanae\u003c\/strong\u003e — personal magnetism and attraction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBusiness and customers\u003c\/strong\u003e — encouraging people to approach, return and maintain good relations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNegotiation\u003c\/strong\u003e — smoother conversations and greater receptiveness when discussing agreements or opportunities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpportunity and livelihood\u003c\/strong\u003e — traditionally associated with movement of fortune and finding openings for income.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePersonal presence\u003c\/strong\u003e — greater confidence and warmth in social situations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtection and assistance\u003c\/strong\u003e — the maternal character of Mae is traditionally interpreted as watchful and protective towards the keeper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelationship harmony\u003c\/strong\u003e — encouraging closeness and goodwill rather than unnecessary conflict.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are traditional beliefs surrounding the wicha rather than guaranteed effects. The metta and attraction aspects are best understood as supporting one's own presence and relationships, not overriding another person's choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModern Application\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMae Prai is particularly relevant to people whose livelihood depends heavily upon \u003cstrong\u003ehuman relationships\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalespeople, business owners, agents and those regularly involved in negotiation may appreciate the metta aspect because success often depends not simply upon attracting attention, but upon establishing trust and encouraging people to return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can likewise be meaningful for someone whose work requires networking or frequent interaction with unfamiliar people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe character is therefore different from Por Sala Tan's stronger tiger or guardian pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose artifacts tend towards authority and defensive presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMae Prai works through approachability, attraction and connection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePhysical Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artifact is presented in an elongated oval form within an ornate \u003cstrong\u003egold-toned inner frame and custom silver outer casing\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the front, Por Sala Tan's hand-drawn image of Mae can be seen through the transparent surface. The pale lines depict a seated female figure surrounded by further hand-written sacred characters, with gold-toned material visible beneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse exposes the deeper red ritual composition. Handwritten yantric characters cover much of the surface, while darker embedded materials remain visible beneath the casing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handmade character is immediately apparent. It does not have the uniform appearance of a commercially printed or moulded piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMae Prai pairs naturally with an established \u003cstrong\u003eBuddha, Somdej or respected monk amulet\u003c\/strong\u003e to provide a calmer devotional foundation for everyday wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor business, it may also be paired with \u003cstrong\u003ePhra Sivali\u003c\/strong\u003e or another wealth and livelihood piece. The two functions complement one another: Mae Prai emphasises people, goodwill and attraction, while the wealth piece supports opportunity and financial movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor someone already carrying a strong Suer, Rahu or guardian artifact, Mae Prai can provide a useful counterbalance of \u003cstrong\u003emetta and social warmth\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePersonal Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of those pieces where \u003cstrong\u003ehow I obtained it matters greatly to me\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt came from one of Por Sala Tan's own luksits, who had kept the Mae Prai rather than readily allowing it to circulate. I had to persuade him several times before he eventually agreed to let me have it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat reluctance made the piece even more memorable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery few were said to have been created because the required materials were scarce, and this example combines those materials with something that cannot simply be reproduced later: \u003cstrong\u003ePor Sala Tan's own hand-drawn Mae and handwritten yantra on the casing\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor me, it is therefore more than a Mae Prai distinguished by its ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt preserves \u003cstrong\u003ethe materials, Por Sala Tan's individual handwork, and the history of the luksit who kept it before it entered my collection\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OOBThaiAmulets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48323717922953,"sku":null,"price":475.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/1831\/0793\/files\/Untitled-115-2.jpg?v=1789117217","url":"https:\/\/oobamulets.com\/products\/por-sala-tan-1045","provider":"OOBThaiAmulets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}