Naga Bracelet with Emerald Setting
Diameter: 6 cm
Head Width: 1.4 cm
Body Width: 1 cm
Tail Width: 0.6 cm
Weight: 56.47 g
Price: 225,000 THB
The Legend of the Naga King
Why has the story of the Naga endured for centuries among the Thai people?
The answer lies in ancient times, tracing back to the Buddhist era. The Naga has long been revered as the lord of the waters, the guardian of fertility, rain, and prosperity. This belief runs deep in the heart of Thai society, which has always depended on rivers and waterways for life. The Naga, therefore, is not merely a mythical creature, but a sacred symbol of protection, abundance, and transcendent power.
In Buddhism, the Naga also plays a profound role. One story tells of Mucalinda, the Naga king who shielded the Buddha with his hood during a storm after enlightenment. Another tells of a Naga who wished to ordain but was denied by the Buddha for not being human. Through such stories, the Naga became known as the protector of the Dharma in the faith of Buddhist followers.
Over the centuries, the image of the Naga has been immortalized in Thai art and architecture serpent balustrades at temples, stucco motifs, and intricate carvings—all reminding us that the Naga guards the sacred.
From Faith to Thai Craftsmanship
The graceful curves of the Naga’s body, shaped by the artisan’s hand and wisdom, are transformed into exquisite and powerful designs. Bracelets, rings, and necklaces adorned with Naga motifs are not merely ornaments, but are believed to be amulets bringing vitality, warding off danger, and attracting prosperity.
The Meaning of a Naga Bracelet
In traditional belief, a bracelet itself symbolizes a circle of protection without beginning or end, it represents an unbroken boundary of energy encircling its wearer.
When that bracelet is adorned with the sacred form of the Naga, its protective power multiplies. It becomes:
A ring of water and abundance
A shield against misfortune
A mark of wealth, prosperity, and rising fortune
Thus, one may say:
An ordinary bracelet is only an ornament…
But a Naga bracelet is faith itself, worn upon the wrist.
It is beauty made visible and power made tangible a way of carrying the Guardian of the Waters to protect one’s life, prosperity, and grace. ✨
