{"product_id":"himalayan-sacred-necklace-antique-pema-raka-carnelian-beads-bronze-pendant","title":"Himalayan Sacred Necklace – Antique Pema Raka Carnelian Beads \u0026 Bronze Pendant","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1491\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA remarkable Himalayan necklace composed of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003eantique Pema Raka carnelian beads\u003c\/strong\u003e, traditionally revered within Tibetan and Himalayan culture, combined with aged bronze elements and a large leaf-shaped pendant.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1867\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1538\"\u003ePema Raka are not simply carnelian beads.\u003c\/strong\u003e They belong to a distinctive Himalayan bead tradition in which these warm red and orange stones were highly valued and associated with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1721\"\u003eritual, protective and talismanic qualities\u003c\/strong\u003e. Old examples were treasured, handled and worn over long periods, sometimes as personal amuletic ornaments. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"1821\" data-content-reference-end=\"1854\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"2074\"\u003eThe name \u003cem data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"1889\"\u003ePema Raka\u003c\/em\u003e is generally associated with the idea of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"1972\"\u003e“red lotus” or “blood-red lotus,”\u003c\/strong\u003e referring to the characteristic red-orange colour of the stone. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"2024\" data-content-reference-end=\"2057\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2076\" data-end=\"2335\"\u003eThis necklace brings together \u003cstrong data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2132\"\u003e22 old Pema Raka beads\u003c\/strong\u003e in a remarkable variety of forms: large irregular nuggets, flattened rondels and rounded or barrel-shaped beads. Their colours range from warm orange-red and terracotta to deep russet and reddish brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2688\"\u003eMany of the beads display the characteristics particularly appreciated in old Pema Raka: \u003cstrong data-start=\"2426\" data-end=\"2533\"\u003esoftened contours, extensive surface wear, natural banding, irregularities and deeply worn perforations\u003c\/strong\u003e. Comparable Tibetan examples show similarly smooth, almost oily surfaces resulting from prolonged handling and wear. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"2634\" data-content-reference-end=\"2653\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2690\" data-end=\"2945\"\u003eThe two substantial beads framing the pendant give the necklace a particularly powerful presence. At its centre hangs a large, simple \u003cstrong data-start=\"2824\" data-end=\"2854\"\u003ebronze leaf-shaped pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a sculptural composition while respecting the strong character of the old beads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2947\" data-end=\"3093\"\u003eThe antique beads have been \u003cstrong data-start=\"2975\" data-end=\"3023\"\u003erecently assembled into the present necklace\u003c\/strong\u003e, using bronze spacers, strong steel wire and a new bronze hook clasp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3095\" data-end=\"3248\"\u003eThe result is a contemporary wearable composition built around a collection of \u003cstrong data-start=\"3174\" data-end=\"3247\"\u003eold sacred Himalayan beads with a long cultural and spiritual history\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3250\" data-end=\"3288\"\u003ePema Raka – Sacred Himalayan Beads\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3290\" data-end=\"3354\"\u003ePema Raka occupy a particular place within Tibetan bead culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3356\" data-end=\"3694\"\u003eTraditionally valued not only for their colour and beauty, they were also associated with \u003cstrong data-start=\"3446\" data-end=\"3498\"\u003eprotection, ritual practice and talismanic power\u003c\/strong\u003e. Old examples could be preserved and worn for generations, acquiring the exceptionally smooth surfaces and worn perforations characteristic of prolonged use. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"3622\" data-content-reference-end=\"3655\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3696\" data-end=\"4008\"\u003eTheir precise chronology is difficult to establish. Although some Pema Raka have traditionally been considered extremely ancient, surviving old examples can belong to different periods; documented specialist examples have been attributed to around the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3948\" data-end=\"3969\"\u003e15th–16th century\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"3932\" data-content-reference-end=\"3951\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4010\" data-end=\"4131\"\u003eFor this reason, the beads in this necklace are described as \u003cstrong data-start=\"4071\" data-end=\"4092\"\u003eantique Pema Raka\u003c\/strong\u003e without assigning them a precise date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4133\" data-end=\"4161\"\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4163\" data-end=\"4406\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4163\" data-end=\"4201\"\u003e22 antique Pema Raka carnelian beads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4202\" data-end=\"4244\"\u003eNatural red and orange carnelian \/ agate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4245\" data-end=\"4295\"\u003eAntique beads showing extensive traditional wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4296\" data-end=\"4312\"\u003eBronze spacers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4313\" data-end=\"4347\"\u003eLarge leaf-shaped bronze pendant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4348\" data-end=\"4371\"\u003eNew bronze hook clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4372\" data-end=\"4406\"\u003eRecently assembled on steel wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4408\" data-end=\"4424\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4426\" data-end=\"4651\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4426\" data-end=\"4437\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 221 g\u003cbr data-start=\"4443\" data-end=\"4446\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4446\" data-end=\"4466\"\u003eNecklace length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 46 cm \/ 18.1 in\u003cbr data-start=\"4482\" data-end=\"4485\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4485\" data-end=\"4515\"\u003eNumber of Pema Raka beads:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22\u003cbr data-start=\"4518\" data-end=\"4521\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4521\" data-end=\"4538\"\u003eLargest bead:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 2.3 cm \/ 0.91 in\u003cbr data-start=\"4563\" data-end=\"4566\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4566\" data-end=\"4584\"\u003eSmallest bead:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 1.6 cm \/ 0.63 in\u003cbr data-start=\"4609\" data-end=\"4612\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4612\" data-end=\"4631\"\u003eBronze pendant:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 cm \/ 3.15 in high\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4653\" data-end=\"4682\"\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Cultural Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4684\" data-end=\"4723\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4684\" data-end=\"4723\"\u003eTibetan \/ Himalayan cultural sphere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4725\" data-end=\"4976\"\u003ePema Raka beads form part of the historic bead traditions of Tibet and the Himalayan region. Their red-orange carnelian was particularly prized and old beads were valued as personal, ritual and protective objects. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"4882\" data-content-reference-end=\"4901\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4978\" data-end=\"5143\"\u003eThe necklace itself is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"5003\" data-end=\"5052\"\u003erecent assemblage incorporating antique beads\u003c\/strong\u003e; it should not be interpreted as an intact antique necklace in its original configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"5145\" data-end=\"5158\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"5160\" data-end=\"5323\"\u003eThe Pema Raka beads show \u003cstrong data-start=\"5185\" data-end=\"5213\"\u003eextensive authentic wear\u003c\/strong\u003e, including softened surfaces, abrasion, old chips, fissures, irregularities and wear around the perforations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"5325\" data-end=\"5479\"\u003eThese traces are particularly important to the character of the necklace: they testify to the beads' long previous lives rather than detracting from them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"5481\" data-end=\"5596\"\u003eThe bronze elements show patination and surface wear. The necklace has recently been restrung and is ready to wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"5598\" data-end=\"5625\"\u003eA Necklace with History\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"5627\" data-end=\"5677\"\u003eThis is not simply a carnelian statement necklace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"5679\" data-end=\"5940\"\u003eIts principal components are \u003cstrong data-start=\"5708\" data-end=\"5859\"\u003eold Pema Raka beads — objects traditionally treasured within Himalayan culture for their beauty as well as their ritual and protective significance\u003c\/strong\u003e. Their worn surfaces preserve the physical traces of prolonged handling and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"5942\" data-end=\"6044\"\u003eReassembled into a contemporary necklace, they retain this history while becoming wearable once again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"6046\" data-end=\"6069\"\u003eDetails at a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"6071\" data-end=\"6367\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6071\" data-end=\"6082\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tibetan \/ Himalayan cultural sphere\u003cbr data-start=\"6118\" data-end=\"6121\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6121\" data-end=\"6131\"\u003eBeads:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22 antique Pema Raka\u003cbr data-start=\"6152\" data-end=\"6155\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6155\" data-end=\"6168\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnelian \/ agate\u003cbr data-start=\"6186\" data-end=\"6189\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6189\" data-end=\"6200\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 221 g\u003cbr data-start=\"6206\" data-end=\"6209\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6209\" data-end=\"6220\"\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 46 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"6226\" data-end=\"6229\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6229\" data-end=\"6246\"\u003eLargest bead:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.3 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"6253\" data-end=\"6256\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6256\" data-end=\"6274\"\u003eSmallest bead:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.6 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"6281\" data-end=\"6284\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6284\" data-end=\"6296\"\u003ePendant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze, 8 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"6309\" data-end=\"6312\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6312\" data-end=\"6322\"\u003eClasp:\u003c\/strong\u003e New bronze hook clasp\u003cbr data-start=\"6344\" data-end=\"6347\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6347\" data-end=\"6360\"\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recent\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arkandis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54871987290450,"sku":null,"price":370.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4935\/8930\/files\/6113-11.png?v=1790602386","url":"https:\/\/arkandis.com\/fr\/products\/himalayan-sacred-necklace-antique-pema-raka-carnelian-beads-bronze-pendant","provider":"Arkandis","version":"1.0","type":"link"}