Kronbali

 We just received a collection of absolutely stunning Ladakhi ornaments. Leather studded with semi-precious stones, turquoise, carnelian, coral and mother-of-pearl.  These traditional pieces of extraordinary craftsmanship are eye catching and decorative and find their place easily in any contemporary or not so home. The Pectorals can be framed, the crowns can be placed on a small stand, 4, 5 & 6 can be disposed as a set or by piece. 1. Cap 2. Pectoral  3. Simple Crown  4. Wrist Ornaments 5. Large Brest Ornament  6. Double Crown 7. Young girls Crown 8. 2 Young Girl Crowns on stand 9. Young Girl Crown 4, 5 & 6 Are traditionally worn by the high chief Lama during very important ceremonies. For more information concerning these headdresses & ornaments and the region of Ladakh go here For any further information please do not hesitate to contact us at kronbali@kronbali.com

Ladakh is the northernmost state of the Republic of India . It lies between the Kunlun mountain range in the north and the main Great Himalayas to the south, inhabited by people of Indo-Aryan and Tibetan decent. It is one of the most sparsely populated regions in Jammu and Kashmir . Ladakh is renowned for its remote mountain beauty and culture. It is sometimes called "Little Tibet" as it has been strongly influenced by Tibetan culture . From the 13th century on, due to the implantation of Buddhist sect of « yellow hat’s » founded by Tsong-kha-pa, the isolation permitted it’s independent development. Tiara & Bracelets The set of jewelry (tiara and necklaces as well as other ornaments) worn by the Lama Buddhist monks are unique. Richly decorated with semi-precious stones such as turquoise, cornelian, and coral, which cannot be found in these regions but are brought by the Newaris merchants from the valley of Katmandu Tiara & Bracelets Necklace Crown...

  Singing bowls  are used as a support for meditation,  trance-induction and prayer, as well as for  relaxation, healthcare and personal well-being . Antique singing bowls are made of an alloy of seven metals :  Gold for the Sun Silver for the Moon Mercury for Mercury Copper for Venus Iron for Mars Tin for Jupiter   Lead for Saturn   To make a singing bowl "sing" one must rest the bowl in the palm of the hand and rub the rim with a wooden or leather wrapped singing bowl striker, the rim of th e singing bowl then vibrates to produce a calming sound or hum. To do this you will need concentration and practise, in my case "alot" of practise.The sound produced by this friction will be more or less high or low pitched, depending on the size of the bowl. Antique singing bowls are highly prized and collected worldwide, this due to their fine craftsmanship and remarkable sound. The aging process greatly improves the tone, producing an incredibly rich and b...