Hand-Carved Nepalese Bhairab Mask Artefacts_&_Treasures and they are paid fairly

and they are paid fairly through our Fair Trade supply chain

This ceramic plaque features an eclipsed sun and moon design

it features a whimsically crooked

making them ideal for layering and ensuring comfort throughout the year

Hand-Carved Nepalese Bhairab Mask Artefacts_&_Treasures and they are paid fairlyThis fearsome mask depicts Bhairab, a wrathful manifestation of Shiva known for his protective power. The carving features a fierce expression, bulging eyes and a crown of skulls, all hand painted in striking colours. A hook on the back allows for easy hanging. In Hindu and Newar traditions, Bhairab symbolises the destruction of ignorance and the protection of sacred spaces. The name comes from the Sanskrit root bhiru meaning fearsome, referring to