My asset is a Tibetan Handheld Prayer Wheel. I have always been fascinated by the Tibetan wheels and wanted to take time to explore and research these items. My personal goal with this project is to step outside of my comfort zone and work on high detailed ornamental design and a stronger emphasis on materials for this piece.
Asset inspiration:
This will be a mixed asset utilizng multiple references to create a respectable prayer wheel. The material plans are weathered silver, wood, and turqoise.
Reference Board:
In my research I have discovered more infomation and uses for these prayer wheels:
Prayer wheels are an example of Buddhist technology. This technology allowed the faithful to multiply the number of prayers they expressed by millions. This is because prayer wheels are filled with copies of mantras (sacred spells associated with particular deities) such as the mantra of Avalokiteshvara, “om mani padme hum.” Prayer wheels range in size from small hand-held wheels to large wheels set into the wall of a building, like moveable pillars.
