Double Vajra Gau Box Pendant with Endless Knot Back
Double Vajra Gau Box Pendant with Endless Knot Back
Spiritual Meaning
In Tibet, a gau is a portable shrine. For centuries Tibetan Buddhists have worn one at the neck or tied to their clothing, a small sanctuary carried against the body.
Inside, by tradition, go the things that matter most: a tiny clay image of the Buddha or a protector, a prayer or mantra written out by a lama, a blessed thread, a scrap of cloth from a sacred place. Sealed and worn close, the gau has long been carried as an amulet of protection: for the pilgrim on the road, the traveler crossing a high pass, and all the ordinary days in between.
On the front is the double vajra, two vajra scepters crossed into one. The vajra stands for what cannot be broken. Crossed, its four heads reach toward the four directions, and in Tibetan tradition it is a sign of stability, a ground that holds steady on every side.
On the back is the endless knot, one of the Eight Auspicious Symbols. Its line has no beginning and no end, a picture of how all things are bound together, and of wisdom and compassion as one.
Around both runs a ring of lotus, the flower that rises clean from muddy water.
What you place inside is yours to choose. Close the lid, carry it with you, and let it remind you that you never walk the road alone.
Description
Specifications
Material: Copper Body, Metal Appliqué in Silvery, Golden and Copper-Red, Small Stabilized Turquoise and Red Stones
Front: Silvery double vajra on a raised copper center, set with a stabilized turquoise stone, inside a ring of lotus appliqué and small inlaid stones
Back: Silvery endless knot inside the same lotus ring
Opening: Hinged on one side, closes with a small screw clasp. Hollow inside, sold empty, to hold a folded prayer or small keepsake of your own
Size: About 5.5 cm (2.2 in) across and 2.5 cm (1 in) thick · inner space about 4.3 cm (1.7 in) across and 2 cm (0.8 in) deep
Bail: Golden loop at the top, for a fine cord or chain
Includes: Pendant only. Cord or chain not included
Style: Tibetan / Himalayan, unisex
Suitable for: Everyday Wear, Travel, Meditation, Mindful Gifts
Each piece assembled and wrapped by hand
Each piece is handcrafted and assembled by hand. The copper, silver-tone and brass-tone metalwork and the blue-green and red stones carry small variations in tone and texture, so slight differences from the photos are normal and part of its charm. No two pieces are identical. Please allow 3–4 business days to make.
Note: Stabilized turquoise is natural turquoise reinforced with resin for durability, not synthetic glass.
Free over $99 · US 7–12, intl 7–20 business days
Free on orders of $99 or more; otherwise standard shipping is $8. Each piece is prepared by hand over 3–4 business days, then takes about 7–12 business days to reach the US, or 7–20 business days elsewhere. Faster options, where available, are shown at checkout. Shipping Policy
30-day limited warranty
Every piece is assembled by hand. If something gives way under normal wear within 30 days of delivery, we will repair or replace it, and cover the shipping.
Covered: a screw clasp, hinge or hanging loop that fails, stones or parts that come loose, or a piece that arrives damaged.
Not covered: accidents, everyday wear and the way metal changes colour over time, soaking or contact with chemicals, and repairs made elsewhere.
To claim: email support@blessmuse.com with your order number and a photo or short video. We reply within 1–2 business days.
15-day returns & exchanges
Not quite right? You can return or exchange a piece within 15 days of delivery.
- Condition: unworn and unused, in its original packaging.
- How: email support@blessmuse.com with your order number before sending anything back. We reply within 1–2 business days with the return address.
- Shipping: return shipping is paid by you. The original shipping fee is not refunded.
- Refund: sent to your original payment method within 3 business days of receiving your return.
Arrived damaged, or broke with normal wear? That's covered by our 30-day warranty. Returns & Exchanges
1% of every order set aside for the Highlands
We set aside 1% of every order to support Himalayan craft communities and the high-altitude lands that inspire our pieces. As BlessMuse grows, we'll name the partners we give to and share the details here.
- Made to be worn every day
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A Shrine You Can Carry
Long before there were pockets, there was the gau. A small metal box hung at the throat or tied to a sash, it held what a traveler could not leave behind: a folded prayer written in a teacher's hand, a tiny clay image of the Buddha, a thread or scrap of cloth from a holy place. Pilgrims wore one on the long road to Lhasa. Herders wore one across the high pastures. Closed tight against wind and dust, it went everywhere they went.
This one is round and solid in the palm, a little over two inches across and an inch deep. On the front, a silvery double vajra crosses over a small stone of stabilized turquoise; turn it over and an endless knot waits on the back. Loosen the small screw and it swings open on its hinge, hollow and empty, ready for whatever you choose to keep close: a few written lines, a mantra, a name. Then close it, and let it rest against your chest, a quiet place that is only yours.
Copper, Mixed Metal and Small Stones
The box is made of copper, a warm reddish brown that deepens toward the rim and inside. On the front, a raised copper center holds a silvery double vajra set with a single stabilized turquoise stone, circled by a line of tiny beads. Around it runs a band of lotus-shaped appliqué in silvery, golden and copper-red metal, with small round red stones and stabilized turquoise set in between, and a silvery beaded edge at the outer rim. The back repeats the same ring around a silvery endless knot.
The two halves are joined by a hinge on one side and close with a small screw on the other, its pointed golden head finishing the edge. A golden loop at the top takes a fine cord or chain. Each piece is handcrafted and assembled by hand, so the metal tones and stones vary slightly from piece to piece. About 5.5 cm (2.2 in) across and 2.5 cm (1 in) thick; the hollow inside is about 4.3 cm (1.7 in) across and 2 cm (0.8 in) deep. Sold empty, as the pendant only: cord or chain not included.
Questions
How big is the pendant, and does it open?
Exact measurements for each piece are listed in the description above. Each gau box opens, and the inside is hollow, with room for a tiny folded prayer or a small keepsake. Pendant only: cord or chain not included.
How should I care for my piece?
Keep it away from water, perfume and harsh sunlight. See our care guides.
How much is shipping?
Free on orders of $99 or more, worldwide. Below that, standard shipping is $8. Each order takes 3–4 business days to prepare by hand, then about 7–12 business days to reach the US, or 7–20 business days elsewhere. Expedited shipping is available at checkout. Shipping Policy
Can I return it?
Yes, within 15 days of delivery, as long as the piece is unworn and in its original packaging. Return shipping is paid by you. Email support@blessmuse.com first and we will send the return address. If it breaks with normal wear within 30 days, we will repair or replace it. Returns & Exchanges
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Care, returns & warranty
Care
Keep dry: Avoid water, sweat, perfume, and oil-based products.
Wiping: Wipe gently with a clean cotton cloth after wearing.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight or extreme temperatures.
Polishing: Use a soft microfiber cloth to buff the metal now and then.
Avoid impact: Do not drop or scratch the pendant, and close the lid gently without forcing it.
Warranty Policy
Every piece is assembled by hand. If something gives way under normal wear within 30 days of delivery, we will repair or replace it, and cover the shipping.
Covered: a screw clasp, hinge or hanging loop that fails, stones or parts that come loose, or a piece that arrives damaged.
Not covered: accidents, everyday wear and the way metal changes colour over time, soaking or contact with chemicals, and repairs made elsewhere.
To claim: email support@blessmuse.com with your order number and a photo or short video. We reply within 1–2 business days.