10/03/2022
Rangzen (Freedom) bracelets were first made by Tibetan political prisoners in Lhasa, Tibet. They were woven from white and black yak hair or from whatever bits of thread were available in prison. The bracelet pattern of “nine eyes” has a deep historical significance. The design is based on the traditional slingshot used by Tibetan nomads to protect their herds from wolves.
It is known that the first Tibetan freedom bracelets were made by the famous prisoner, scholar and freedom fighter, Geshe Yulo Dawa Tsering. He served 20 years in prison after his participation in the March 1959 Uprising in Lhasa. In prison Geshe Yulo Dawa Tsering made the bracelets and secretly handed them out to his fellow prisoners who wore them as a form of silent protest. When the guards asked the meaning of the bracelets, the Tibetans explained that the 9-eyed pattern protected the wearer from numerous fatal diseases, nervous disorders and other illness. Eventually these bracelets became very famous among Tibetans and were worn by thousands of Tibetans worldwide.
The bracelet we are selling today is handwoven by a Tibetan Refugee woman in exile. 100% cotton black and white yarns are used to make these bracelets. The bracelet measures (17.5cm) and is adjustable to fit most wrist sizes. Our business with Tibetan women in exile encourages them to be independent and empower them. Hope we continue to encourage each other and support small businesses in exile Tibetan community.
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