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Gau Pendant · HAND-FINISHED

Copper Gau Box Cord Necklace

$110.60 USD

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Style: Copper Gau

Style Copper Gau

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Origin: Maizhokunggar
Material: Copper; cord
Uniqueness: One of a kind

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Gau, and how is it different from an ordinary pendant?

A Gau is a Tibetan portable shrine box, traditionally used to hold a small sacred image, prayer text or another personally meaningful object. It combines wearable craft with faith and intention. Whether a particular design has an opening compartment is stated in its description.

Can the Gau be opened, and what is inside?

Construction and contents vary by piece. Some designs open, while others are sealed. Any included image, prayer text or other contents are listed in the product description; an exterior photograph alone does not indicate that contents are included.

What materials and craft are used?

Different pieces use silver, copper or other metals, as specified in their descriptions. Our artisans shape, work the ornament, polish and assemble the pieces, giving care to the surface and each small detail.

What do Nine Palaces, Bagua and other motifs symbolise?

Nine Palaces and Bagua designs bring together calendrical, directional and traditional symbolism, often carrying wishes for peace, harmony and auspiciousness. Other figures, inscriptions and motifs have their own meanings, explained with the individual piece.

Is every piece blessed before it reaches me?

Yes. After each artwork is completed, it must receive a blessing from our Master Tenzin before leaving our workshop and making its way to you, carrying our wishes for peace and well-being.

How should I wear and care for my pendant?

Avoid impacts, immersion, perfume and cleaning chemicals. Wipe with a soft, dry cloth, store separately and check the cord and connections. Keep opening compartments and contents dry, and care for silver or copper according to the stated material.

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Craft & Detail

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Gau Pendant

The story of this piece

Copper Gau Box Cord Necklace

Tibetan gau traditions give small cases a place in personal devotion. This copper gau-form necklace carries that keepsake mood as a wish to keep a cherished intention near the heart.

Creative Inspiration

Imagine folding a private wish into a letter small enough to hold in one hand. Burgundy cord, an orange-red accent and a green tassel give this imagined message its warm, travelling envelope.

Details

Copper gau-form pendant with side-loop connections
Burgundy cord, orange-red accent bead and dark green tassel
One necklace; the pendant is sold as photographed, without a claim about internal contents or opening mechanism

Handcraft

The cord, loop fittings, bead and tassel are assembled around the compact copper pendant.

Tradition & Meaning

In Tibetan tradition, the gau form is associated with portable devotional keepsakes and protective wishes. This piece carries that traditional form as a personal ornament.

Care

Keep dry and away from perfume, detergents, excessive heat and prolonged direct sunlight. Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Avoid soaking, ultrasonic cleaning, impacts and pulling the cord or fittings. Store separately from harder jewellery.

Copper Gau

Details, care & shipping

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Shipping & returns

Free standard shipping, no minimum, to eligible checkout destinations. Processing: 2–5 business days; standard transit: usually 10–20 business days after dispatch. Times are estimates. Duties and import fees are not included.

Eligible physical items: request a return within 14 days of delivery. Longer statutory rights remain unaffected.

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Materials & care

Materials: Copper, Cord

Store separately and wipe with a soft cloth after wear. Natural surface patina may develop over time.

Cultural meaning

Traditional intentions: Protection

Meanings are shared as cultural traditions and personal beliefs, not as guaranteed outcomes.

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Explore the shape of the case, the care of assembly and the cultural life of a portable shrine. A five-part illustrated chapter on gau boxes and the objects held close.

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