Por Sala Tan

This Nang Kwak is one of the rarest works of Por Sala Tan, crafted from a piece of kuti wood belonging to Kruba Srivichai, the saintly reformer and revered “Father of the North.” Kruba Srivichai’s baramee shaped the spiritual landscape of Northern Thailand—he was a monk who personally oversaw the construction and renovation of countless temples, and whose name is remembered for his discipline, charisma, and the vast merit he generated for the people.

The wood itself comes from a step of the old staircase of Kruba’s kuti that could no longer be restored during renovations. Although just a small remnant, it carries immense spiritual weight—for it once bore the footsteps of Kruba Srivichai himself. In Thai belief, such relic materials retain the residual merit and presence of the master, radiating an unwavering current of baramee. Por Sala Tan recognised that this sacred fragment was suited for no ordinary creation; it was destined to be transformed into a vessel of wealth and prosperity.

From this limited fragment, Por Sala Tan carved five Nang Kwak figures only. Each was carefully gilded and consecrated, with rituals performed to awaken the inherent baramee within the wood. To harmonise the powerful aura, a takrut drawn from his holy water jar was bound to the image with sacred thread. This step symbolised both the anchoring and the amplification of the wealth-giving energy, ensuring that the piece would not only attract prosperity but also radiate stability and long-term abundance.

Blessings and Function

• Wealth and Prosperity – Nang Kwak is the foremost deity of commerce, calling in customers and business. Infused with Kruba Srivichai’s baramee, the effect is magnified beyond the ordinary.

• Enduring Merit – The wood itself, touched by Kruba’s own presence, ensures that this is not a transient charm but a constant source of upliftment.

• Harmonised Power – The takrut ties the ancient merit of Kruba with Por Sala Tan’s own consecration, balancing energies for smooth flow in the lives of its keepers.

• Rarity – With only five ever created, each piece stands as a historical and spiritual bridge between the legacy of Kruba Srivichai and the craftsmanship of Por Sala Tan.

This is not merely an image of Nang Kwak; it is a concentrated relic of Northern Thai history and baramee, channelled into the wealth tradition. To possess it is to carry a fragment of Kruba Srivichai’s own presence—transformed by Por Sala Tan into a talisman of prosperity, respect, and enduring spiritual strength.