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Reference articles on Thai amulets and Thai occult objects — what they are, who made them, from what, and how collectors identify them. Every statement is traced to an independent source, listed at the end of each article.

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Practices & objects

Takrut, sak yant, ritual and folk objects.

Takrut: How Thai Amulet Scrolls Are Made, Inscribed and Worn

A takrut is a Thai amulet made from a sheet of metal or palm leaf, inscribed with yant and rolled into a tube. This entry covers its making and names.

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Sak Yant: Meaning, Designs, Rules and Wat Bang Phra

Sak yant is Thai sacred yantra tattooing; this guide covers its history, main designs, the metal-rod method, customary rules and Wat Bang Phra's festival.

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