Studio : Chattra LLC Publisher : Chattra LLC Binding : Misc. Product Description Practice should be beautiful, meditation divine... Indian artisans hand-block print chattra yoga bolsters in divine mix-and-match prints inspired by architectural design elements found in the historical palaces, forts and temples of India. Crafted in ethical workshops in India using traditional techniques, chattra 100% cotton bolster covers are lined with a 100% cotton liner and hand-packed in the USA with firm US-grown clean cotton. Chattra bolsters provide support to reduce strain and enhance relaxation during restorative yoga and pranayama. They also aid in deepening poses, and offer assistance when practicing while pregnant and when learning asanas. Navy Monsoon Round Yoga Bolster's print is reminiscent of capital and pavilion floral carvings of Fatehpur Sikri, the abandoned city of Emperor Akbar not far from Agra; it includes subtle line work similar to the monsoon-celebrating rain imagery painted in the Hall of Clouds mural room at Junagarh Fort in Bikaner, Rajasthan. Hand-block printed shades of blue for depth and richness. Finished with illuminating orange piping and a colorful mirror tassel like those seen on the camels of Rajasthan's great Thar Desert. Divine in any home practice or studio interior. (Cover machine wash/line dry.) About Chattra: Chattra collections include richly-colored, hand-block and screen-printed yoga props and bags celebrating India's architecture, design, and spiritual heritage. Sanskrit for parasol, chattra symbolizes dignity and protection. In Buddhism, a chattra tops stupa monuments and often represents the Buddha.? The playful and profound elephant-headed Hindu deity Ganesha, remover of obstacles and Lord of Beginnings, often carries a chattra.? Lovely meanings to enhance yoga practice. 0
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