How are Buddhist rushes made in Thailand?
Kumlai are not just simple jewelry: each piece is the result of Thai craftsmanship , passed down from generation to generation.
But how do these sacred bracelets take shape before being blessed by a monk? Let's discover together the steps of their authentic creation.
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Traditional craftsmanship
Kumlai are made in small family workshops in the heart of Thailand.
Each Buddhist reed is handmade using a precise method:
- Cutting the flexible transparent polycarbonate tube , which will form the structure of the bracelet.
- Insertion of metallic leaves : gold, silver, copper, rose gold or champagne, depending on the model chosen.
- Sealing the mantra : a small brass roller bearing a prayer or sacred word is slipped inside the reed.
- Using a sacred oil to protect the leaves and ensure the bracelet's flexibility.
- Airtight closure to guarantee watertightness and water resistance.
👉 Each piece is therefore unique , marked by the hand of the artisan. It is this technique that distinguishes a true Kumlai from a simple industrial copy.
The role of the mantra and sacred oil
The brass mantra is the soul of the Kumlai. Inserted during the manufacturing process, it transforms the bracelet into a protective talisman .
Often, this scroll contains words that bring blessings , such as:
- Luck (โชคดี – Chok Dee)
- Wealth / Prosperity (ร่ำรวย – Ram Ruay)
- Health (สุขภาพ – Sukkapap)
- Love (ความรัก – Kwam Rak)
- Protection (ปกป้อง – Pok Pong)
These short and powerful words make the Kumlaï a living amulet , linked to your personal wishes.
The sacred oil , applied by the craftsman, has a dual function:
- technique (holding the metal sheets in place),
- spiritual (charge the ring with protective energy).
That's why some Buddhist bracelets may appear slightly greasy upon receipt.
A handcrafted piece, not an industrial one.
Unlike plastic copies filled with glitter, a genuine Kumlai reflects meticulous craftsmanship:
- flexibility and strength of the tube,
- Metallic sheets visible through the transparency
- A mantra can be heard within.
👉 All authentic Buddhist rushes must be made in this way.
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❓ Frequently asked questions about the making of Kumlaï
Where are Kumlaï made?
👉 In small workshops in Thailand, according to a traditional craft.
What materials are used?
👉 A flexible transparent tube, gold/silver/copper leaves, a brass mantra and a sacred oil.
Why is the bracelet sometimes greasy upon receipt?
👉 Because of the sacred oil applied during manufacturing to protect the mantra and the leaves.
What words are engraved on the brass mantra?
👉 Words of blessing such as Luck, Wealth, Health, Love or Protection , written in Thai or Pali.
What is the difference between this and an industrial copy?
👉 The fakes are made of rigid plastic, often filled with glitter, without mantra or spiritual ritual.
Authenticity above all
If a Buddhist reed is authentic , it is made in this way.
👉 And it is exactly this artisanal process that Bâan Kumlaï bracelets apply, to guarantee their authenticity and spiritual value.
A Kumlaï is not just a piece of jewelry: it is a living amulet , which links craftsmanship, tradition and spirituality.
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