{"product_id":"por-sala-tan-copy-143","title":"Por Sala Tan","description":"\u003cp\u003ePST02\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNang Kwak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePor Sala Tan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5 Inches \u003cbr\u003eMainstream Artifact \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSacred Craftsmanship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNang Kwak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e belongs to an earlier period of Por Sala Tan’s ritual work, from approximately the same general era as his older \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBo Bo Aung\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e pieces. It reflects a period when many specialised artifacts were still individually carved and assembled by hand rather than produced from standardised commercial moulds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach artifact was individually hand-carved and assembled from prepared sacred materials. Natural variations in the Graduk, colour, carving, Takrut arrangement, Ploi Sek and ritual compound make every surviving piece unique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersonal Experiences Shared by Luksits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmong followers, pieces of this type were primarily kept for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elivelihood and smoother commercial circumstances\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNang Kwak was naturally favoured by people involved in selling, trading or running their own businesses, but the addition of Salika and Sivali-related materials gave this particular version a broader reputation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOwners did not approach it merely with the idea of “calling customers”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalika aspect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was valued when speaking with customers, negotiating prices, presenting an offer or trying to resolve a difficult conversation. The intention was that people would be more receptive, communication would proceed more smoothly and unnecessary resistance could be reduced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSivali aspect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was regarded differently. Rather than charm alone, it concerned the circumstances surrounding livelihood — useful opportunities appearing, journeys proceeding smoothly, assistance arriving when required and sufficient resources being available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor business owners, these qualities naturally complemented Nang Kwak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe traditional idea was therefore a complete cycle: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eattract the opportunity, communicate effectively when it arrives, and create favourable conditions for that opportunity to develop into livelihood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSummary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehand-carved Nang Kwak made from Graduk Chang Graden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e during the earlier period of Por Sala Tan’s ritual work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts importance lies not only in the sacred material but in its construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front carries the traditional Nang Kwak symbolism of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecalling customers, attracting trade and encouraging prosperity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Behind the carving, Por Sala Tan installed multiple Takruts and sacred substances associated with Salika and Phra Sivali, together with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePloi Sek\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalika contributes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003espeech, persuasion, Metta and harmonious communication\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSivali contributes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elivelihood, opportunities, provisions, benefactors and smoother journeys\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNang Kwak provides the central direction of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecustomer attraction and commercial prosperity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether they form a carefully considered artifact for those whose livelihood depends upon people, opportunities and the continuing circulation of business.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNang Kwak — The Caller of Customers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNang Kwak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of the most recognisable prosperity figures in Thai popular religious culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer defining gesture is the raised hand with the fingers curling inward towards herself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ekwak — beckoning gesture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally, the gesture represents calling beneficial things towards the owner: customers towards a shop, buyers towards merchandise, opportunities towards one's livelihood and favourable people towards the household.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor this reason, images of Nang Kwak have long been associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eshops, restaurants, market stalls and family businesses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYet the traditional meaning extends beyond simply increasing sales.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNang Kwak is also connected with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetta Maha Niyom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — the ability to receive goodwill and favourable treatment from others. For a merchant, attracting a customer means little if the customer immediately feels uncomfortable or distrustful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe complete principle is therefore one of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eattraction followed by favourable human interaction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePor Sala Tan's construction of this particular artifact develops precisely that idea through the addition of Salika and Sivali elements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigins of the Materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGraduk Chang Graden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe principal body was carved from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGraduk Chang Graden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithin the older ritual understanding followed by Por Sala Tan, certain aged organic materials were regarded as capable of holding the accumulated influence of chanting and ceremonial work particularly well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePor Sala Tan preferred materials that were considered to possess \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehistory and memory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe belief was that repeated exposure to prayer, incense, handling, sacred substances and mantra did not merely affect the surface of the material. Over time, the material itself became increasingly responsive to ritual preparation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe same Graduk Chang Graden was therefore not limited to one type of artifact. Por Sala Tan carved it into several different sacred forms according to the intended wicha.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor this limited group, the chosen form was \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNang Kwak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalika Takrut Components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse contains Takrut components associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalika\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalika wicha traditionally concerns beautiful and persuasive speech, social receptiveness, negotiation and the ability to communicate without creating unnecessary resistance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes Salika particularly complementary to Nang Kwak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNang Kwak calls the customer; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalika assists with the conversation that follows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSivali-Related Sacred Substances\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSivali-related relic substances were incorporated into the backing compound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhra Sivali is traditionally associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eabundance, provisions, benefactors, travel and obtaining what is necessary along one's path\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithin a business-oriented Nang Kwak, the symbolism extends beyond attracting money. It concerns creating the conditions through which livelihood can continue steadily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePloi Sek\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe two reddish stones visible on the reverse are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePloi Sek — gemstone fragments that underwent ritual blessing before being incorporated into the artifact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir significance lies in the consecration they received and their role as additional ritual elements within the completed assembly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRitual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlder followers recalled that Por Sala Tan often preferred a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003equiet and prolonged method of consecration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for small, specialised batches such as this.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than depending upon a single large public ceremony, individual pieces could be worked upon repeatedly over several nights.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hand-carved Nang Kwak figures were subjected to chanting, mantra recitation and candle offerings according to the intended purpose of the batch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Graduk Chang Graden therefore functioned as more than a carving material. Within Por Sala Tan’s method, it acted as a substance capable of gradually receiving and retaining the accumulated ritual work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportantly, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTakruts were inserted only after the principal chanting process had been completed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePor Sala Tan regarded the internal construction as a form of carrier for the accumulated force of the ritual. The Takruts and other sacred substances were therefore assembled deliberately rather than added simply for appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Salika, Sivali and prosperity-related elements were brought together behind Nang Kwak to reinforce a common purpose: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebringing opportunity towards the owner and helping that opportunity develop favourably once it arrives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlessings and Effects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustomer Attraction — Kwak Sap, Kwak Lap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe raised hand of Nang Kwak traditionally calls customers, opportunities and favourable circumstances towards the owner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKha Khai Dee — Successful Trade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticularly associated with people who depend upon buying, selling, commissions or regular customer activity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetta Maha Niyom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports goodwill, trust, popularity and favourable treatment from customers, colleagues and people encountered through work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalika — Persuasive Communication\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Salika components reinforce speech, negotiation and the ability to communicate ideas in a manner others find easier to accept.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaha Lap — Fortune and Opportunity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssociated with favourable opportunities and circumstances that can contribute towards livelihood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSivali — Sustenance and Support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally connected with provisions, benefactors, useful assistance and smoother circumstances when travelling or conducting one's affairs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinancial Prosperity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe multiple Takruts were included to strengthen the overall wealth and livelihood direction of the piece, particularly for owners involved in business.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe emphasis is therefore not simply upon sudden wealth, but upon \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eattracting customers, communicating successfully, recognising opportunities and maintaining a smoother flow of livelihood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModern Application\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Nang Kwak is particularly appropriate for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebusiness owners, shopkeepers, salespeople, entrepreneurs and those whose income depends upon dealing directly with customers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA shop owner may approach the Nang Kwak aspect for customer flow and continued trade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA salesperson may place greater emphasis upon the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalika components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, particularly when presenting proposals, negotiating terms or dealing with difficult clients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThose who travel regularly for business may find the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSivali aspect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e particularly relevant because of its traditional association with provisions, helpful people and smoother journeys.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe piece may also suit people whose work does not involve a physical shop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn modern commerce, the “customer entering the shop” may instead be an enquiry, telephone call, online order, referral, introduction or business opportunity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe underlying symbolism remains the same: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebringing useful people and opportunities towards one's livelihood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhysical Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a compact, individually \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehand-carved Nang Kwak fashioned from pale aged Graduk Chang Graden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front depicts Nang Kwak seated beneath a pointed arch, with one arm raised in the characteristic beckoning position. Hand-cut lines form the surrounding frame, clothing and decorative details. The carving retains the softer irregularity expected of individually worked organic material rather than mould production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse is filled with a dark sacred compound and contains an unusually elaborate arrangement of ritual inserts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeveral narrow \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTakruts are positioned vertically through the centre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while two longer Takruts are arranged horizontally towards the lower section. Two reddish \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePloi Sek\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are embedded above them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall remnants of gold leaf and natural ageing remain visible throughout the backing compound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe artifact is presently preserved within a fitted clear protective casing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhra Sivali\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the most natural pairing where livelihood, business travel, provisions and continued prosperity are the owner's main priorities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA dedicated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalika\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can strengthen the communication side of the combination, particularly for salespeople, negotiators and those working in customer-facing professions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhra Somdej\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides a complementary emphasis upon Buddhist Baramee, stability and composure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor shopkeepers, pairing this piece with another traditional prosperity artifact such as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewealth Takrut or appropriately consecrated Loop Om\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can place greater emphasis upon accumulation and financial stability rather than customer attraction alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersonal Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes this Nang Kwak particularly interesting is the way Por Sala Tan constructed the artifact as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecomplete system of livelihood rather than a simple wealth charm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNang Kwak calls.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalika communicates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSivali sustains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Graduk Chang Graden forms the physical foundation capable, within Por Sala Tan's tradition, of receiving prolonged mantra work. The Takruts direct that work towards particular purposes, while the Ploi Sek add another layer of ritually prepared material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis also reflects an earlier period of Por Sala Tan's work when small batches could still be made in an intimate manner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe figure was carved individually. The chanting was carried out repeatedly. 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