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November 11th, 2009

Angie

Wood Carving Buddha

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Crystalmood Handmade Peach Wood Carved Hair Stick Twist 6.1 Inches

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This hand carved peachwood twist hair stick has a sophisticated look that is fashionable yet earthy. You can see the fine grain of the highly polished wood and it lends to the exquisiteness of the piece. This piece is suitable for dress and casual attire. It is at home anywhere in any occasion. About Peachwood: In China, it’s said the peach offers symbolic and magical value, an ancient symbol of f…

CrystalMood Handmade Carved Wood Hair Stick Saint Fire 6.5-Inch Peachwood

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Imagine complicated brilliance and a dose of artistry in one embellished hair stick. This legendary Saint Fire symbolism is captured in an intricate carving on a piece of hair stick made of natural wood. If you want to do something different with your hair, rock a hair style that’s as hot as the unparalleled design of this hair stick. This is awesome for thick and curly hair and can work as well o…

Crystalmood Handmade Peachwood Carved Hair Stick Carp Leap 6.75 inches

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Across Thailand

Exotic. This word game is to describe the origins of wealth in this country. If you are familiar with Phuket and Bangkok, which is in southern and central Thailand, this time, you will appreciate the richness of nature and other cultures in northern Thailand. Precisely in the area of Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai.

Chiang Mai

This area also known as The Rose of the North, located about 700 km from Bangkok, found by King Mengrai in 1296. Chiang Mai is the center of the Lanna Kingdom. Chiang Mai residents still maintain the culture, dialect and many of their traditions to the present. Many religious buildings such as temples Thai architectural style of the rich ornaments, also seen were so graceful and beautiful flawless.

"Temple Tower" could be one of the interesting activities to do here. You can visit Wat Phra Sing Temple which had held since 1345. In this place, April 13 each year-15Songkran Festival-The Thai New Year, is held.You can see the details in this magnificent temple, stupas from woodcarvings, paintings wall until.

In addition, you can also visit the Wat Suan Dok was built in the 14th century where there is a statue bronze Buddha which stood for 500 years! Wat Chiang Man was forced to surrender. This temple is one of the oldest temple in Chiang Mai, built in the year estimated in 1296 and inside there is a statue of Buddha Crystal.

In addition to the magnificent temples, you can also visit the many tourist objects dispersed in Chiang Mai. For example, Chiang Mai zoo, has 200 Spes animals from Asia and Africa. Or see a panoramic view of Doi Suthep Phrathat Wat. It is a plateau 3,520 meters above sea level, located about 15 km from the city of Chiang Mai. It is also Namtok Mae Klang waterfall extending as far as 58 km became a tourist attraction not to be missed.

Chiang Mai is also a garden of extraordinary beauty, Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden. The park is open daily 08.30 to 15.00 am this. especially in 1992 to honor Queen Sirikit. There is also a tourist information center can provide clearer information for visitors. Various other activities like elephant riding, mountain biking, trekking in the hills or trying to stay in Ban Mae Kampong in the district of Mae On, can fill your vacation in the Chiang Mai.

Holiday without shopping, of course not completely done. Be careful with your wallet, because most likely you "Go crazy. Chiang Mai is famous as a producer of silk, wood, silver, ceramics and other artifacts of great value. No wonder this area became one of the destinations visited by selling art. Trying to find the best quality silk? Please visit to San Kamphaeng. If you are a lover of money, it means that you must take the time to go the street Wua Lai. Well … You are guaranteed to be lost to make a choice!

Chiang Rai

Once you feel satisfied about Chiang Mai, continue your drive north to about three hours. You arrive in Chiang Rai. One of the tourist objects that you need to visit a walk Once in Chiang Rai is the King Mengrai Monument. According to the local community, visit the monument that is located next to the road from Mae Chan and created in honor the king is dead, it should be done before visiting other tourist attractions.

In Chiang Rai there are too many beautiful temples hundreds of years. Call Wat Phra Sing, temples and thick shades religious kingdom of Lanna heritage. Another beautiful temple Wat Phra Kaeo, which is located next Wat Phra Sing. This temple has a statue of Buddha in bronze and the discovery of the Emerald Buddha statue now moved to Bangkok.

Another tourist attraction can be visited was the Golden Triangle, which is about 8 km from the Chiang Saen. Travel on the Mekong River, is one of the most favorite tourist. You can rent a boat from Chiang Saen and the Golden Triangle Chiang Khong. In addition, enjoy of natural beauty as Khun Kon Forest Park Namtok.

Khun Kon or Tat Mok also known as waterfall is about 30 km from the city of Chiang Rai. Cascade 70 meters high is the highest and most beautiful in Chiang Rai. When the body has felt tired and wanted to relax for a while, you Amphoe Mae Chan visit, hot water baths and spas.

If you happen to visit some months, perhaps you might be lucky witnessed an annual event, which is regularly held in Chiang Rai. For example Wai-SA Phaya Mengrai held late January-February start. Parade, dance and various traditional competitions in honor of King Mengrai. In addition, there are also Lychee fair held on the third week of May In addition, although sure enjoy the harvest of litchi. You can also see a variety of fields of dance, a beauty contest and many shops of typical local products.

It has never been sufficient to describe the beauty and richness of nature and culture in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. Just open your eyes and heart to feel the treasures of Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai.

Help with a statue of Buddha, please?

Not sure where to post this, so I'll start here. I picked up a Buddha statue at a real estate sale today, about a foot and a half or less. Wood. Looks like ivory inlaid eyes and teeth (upper teeth are gone). It is not in perfect condition, a small crack the middle and as already mentioned, a half-toothless, but it a foot of Buddha with a rat on his left arm and … I do not know what all else it is, but if anyone has information about what is typical Buddha around and what they mean, I would greatly appreciate … I've never seen a Buddha like that, and I fell in love with him. I'll post a link to a peak as soon as I receive the download. Http: / / tinypic.com / view.php? 2exbqc8 pic = & s = 4 = 4 http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=9honwx&s http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=35lbucy&s = 4 http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=168emb8&s=4 http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=2a9864m&s http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=mi101l&s = 4 = 4

I think what you have is a Buddha amulet. It must hold a Ruyi, an object shaped ceremonial sword that is supposed to symbolize luck. In his other arm, he holds rosary-I do not remember why. I guess the rat "on his arm symbolizes the year of the rat. It is sometimes called a Happy Buddha. Normally, they sit, but you can also find standing / walking. Looks like it is made of wood? It's a pretty sculpture.