phra khrueang

The Thai umbrella term for small sacred objects, most often molded or cast images of the Buddha, revered monks, or sacred designs, consecrated through formal ritual and usually worn on the body. The word covers everything from centuries-old votive tablets recovered from temple crypts to new editions consecrated this year. It names the entire field this site documents.

Usage

Tha Prachan market in Bangkok is the most famous place to browse phra khrueang, though most pieces now change hands online.