Hand-Carved Nepalese Bhairab Mask Shirts The stole’s bold colour makes

The stole’s bold colour makes it suitable for liturgical use in services that call for warmth

guidance on how to play and suggested uses

the dholak is usually played with only the bare hands although some styles call for a metal thumb ring and it is usually played slung over the shoulder standing up

By choosing this ethically made instrument you support sustainable livelihoods and traditional Nepalese culture

The jersey fabric that this garment is made with is also high quality

Hand-Carved Nepalese Bhairab Mask Shirts The stole’s bold colour makesThis 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