{"product_id":"himalayan-altar-ritual-kartika-knife","title":"Himalayan Altar Ritual Kartika Knife | Gold Plated Copper Buddhist Artwork","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eHandcrafted Kartika Ritual Tool | Filigree Copper Vajrayana Altar Decoration\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e------------------------------------------------\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: 33cm(Height) x 22cm(Length) x 17cm(Width)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: 1.16 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Materials: Copper, Gold-plated, Gemstone: Coral and Turquoise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e------------------------------------------------\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Our Product\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Himalayan Altar Ritual Kartika Knife is a handcrafted copper ritual object featuring a beautiful gold-plated finish, intricate filigree work, and gemstone decoration with coral and turquoise. The piece showcases elaborate engraved patterns, delicate metal detailing, and carefully placed gemstone accents throughout the curved blade, handle, and ornamental base. The combination of gold-plated copper, colorful stones, and fine filigree craftsmanship reflects the skill and patience involved in traditional Himalayan metal artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kartika Knife is an important ritual implement in Vajrayana Buddhist traditions, symbolizing the cutting away of ignorance, attachment, and obstacles on the path toward wisdom. Traditionally associated with transformation and spiritual purification, the curved blade represents the ability to sever negative conditions and reveal enlightened awareness. This decorative Kartika features a richly ornamented handle, a crescent-shaped blade, and a detailed stand, combining symbolic meaning with traditional Himalayan craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Handcrafted Kartika Knife is suitable for Buddhist altars, meditation spaces, shrine rooms, spiritual collections, traditional interiors, and decorative displays. Its elegant structure, gemstone embellishments, gold-plated copper body, and detailed filigree artwork make it a distinctive centerpiece for collectors and practitioners. The combination of Vajrayana symbolism, traditional ritual design, gemstone decoration, and Himalayan metal craftsmanship makes this piece a remarkable example of sacred Buddhist artistry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction To The Kartika Knife :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the Kartika is used in many Buddhist rituals, generally in connection with the kapala (skullcap), it is especially essential in the Tibetan practice of Chöd, a ritual involving self-sacrifice in which the practitioner visualizes their own body as an offering at a tantric feast. The Kartika is also famous for its use in the Tibetan sky burial ritual, where dead bodies are cut into small pieces and left on top of special gats or burial platforms for the vultures to consume. Unexpectedly, the Kartika is also used in Feng Shui practice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eView More from Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/evamratna.com\/collections\/ritual-knives-collection\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Ritual Knives Collection\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRitual Knives Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EC","offers":[{"title":"33cm x 17cm","offer_id":48788441006334,"sku":"27948ECKartikaKnife","price":1118.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/7214\/2590\/files\/download_554f7eec-b88d-436b-8590-b900ee214e28.jpg?v=1787818238","url":"https:\/\/evamratna.com\/products\/himalayan-altar-ritual-kartika-knife","provider":"Evamratna","version":"1.0","type":"link"}