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SHAMBALLA. BRACELETS. Shamballa , Shambhala or Shambalas is traditionally a Buddhist (Tibetan) mythical kingdom hidden away inside the mainland of Asia. Various ancient texts mention it and through time Shambhala came to be known as the Buddhist Pure Land, a mythical kingdom .
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SHAMBALLA BRACELETS
Shamballa, Shambhala or Shambalas is traditionally a Buddhist (Tibetan) mythical kingdom hidden away inside the mainland of Asia. Various ancient texts mention it and through time Shambhala came to be known as the Buddhist Pure Land, a mythical kingdom.
Shamballa Jewels In 1994 a company opened a store in Paris called Shamballa. Danish jewellery designer Mads Kornerup, started to sell designs inspired by ancient Buddhist beliefs. In 1996 the store moved to SOHO New York City. Shamballa got some big clients and opened a second store in Tokyo in 1999.
The New York store moved to Copenhagn in Denmark, which is where designs became more inspired by what we now know as 'Shamballa'... and over time the Jewellery shows, appearances in classy magazines such as Vogue and Harpers Bazaar etc , pluscelebrities such as Demi Moore, Gwyneth Paltrow have been seen wearing the designs.
Shamballa Bead Resin bead embedded with czech foil backed crystal rhinestones
STEP 1. cut one piece of cord 40 cmcut two pieces of cord 100 cm
Making a Shamballa bracelet Step 1. Clip the short cord to a board 10 cm from one end of cord. Clip both long cords either side of the short cord 20 cm from one end.
Step 2. Start with the long cord to the right side of the short cord. Lay it over the short cord horizontally forming a loop on right. Take left cord and place over horizontal cord, then underneath all cords and up through loop on right. Pull both knotting cords out and tight. That’s 1/2 of the square knot.
Step 3. Repeating step 2, but take the left long cord and lay over the short cord horizontally forming a loop on left. Take right long cord and place over horizontal cord, then underneath all cords and up through loop on left. Pull both knotting cords out and tight.
Step 4. Continue making square knots, move a bead up on the short cord after every 3 to 5 square knots. The number of knots depends on the size of cord, the size of the beads and however many knots looks pleasing to you. Continue this pattern to the desired length. Keep in mind that the sliding clasp will add about 1/2″.
sliding knot or “manual toggle” adjust the size as well as secure the bracelet
Cut a cord about 12’ long, slip this cord under all three cords Work square knots over all 3cords for 1/2 inch.
Thread one knotting cord on to your needle. Sew up the center as far as you can. After neatly sewing up both knotting cords, trim off the excess.
SHAMBALLA STYLE BRACELET DESIGNMake notes, find image, draw design. Bead type (colour) Threading material (cord, hemp)