{"title":"Necklaces for ashes","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Kavacha is an amulet necklace that opens by hand to a private chamber. Families use it to keep a small amount of a loved one's ashes close, or a prayer, a lock of hair or a little earth. The necklaces here have the most room inside, largest first, each cast in 925 sterling silver and ready to ship within 2 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow much each one holds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery chamber was measured from its design file with the cap closed. The largest, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kavachadesigns.com\/products\/kerala-large-openable-heirloom-amulet-necklace-in-sterling-silver\"\u003eKerala Large\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kavachadesigns.com\/products\/pankaj-openable-heirloom-amulet-necklace-in-sterling-silver\"\u003ePankaj\u003c\/a\u003e, measure about 3.6 to 3.7 ml inside, with openings of about 11 to 12 mm. The slimmest here, the Capsule Small and the Moksha, measure about 0.5 ml. A real fill is somewhat less, because you leave room for the cap to close, and ashes are a coarse powder, so these figures are a guide, not a promise of weight. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kavachadesigns.com\/pages\/chamber-sizes\"\u003eChamber sizes\u003c\/a\u003e gives every design side by side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it closes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach chamber closes by hand with a twist-lock, and the cap stays on the chain: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kavachadesigns.com\/pages\/chamber-sizes\"\u003echamber sizes\u003c\/a\u003e describes how.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore you fill it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease contact us before you fill a Kavacha with ashes. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kavachadesigns.com\/blogs\/guides\/keeping-a-loved-ones-ashes-close\"\u003eKeeping a loved one's ashes close\u003c\/a\u003e goes through filling step by step and how different faiths and families think about keeping ashes. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kavachadesigns.com\/pages\/carry-them-close\"\u003eCarry Them Close\u003c\/a\u003e is Jayashri's page about keeping someone near.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery design is also made to order in 14K or 18K yellow gold, except SOULROCKER, in 4 to 6 weeks: see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kavachadesigns.com\/collections\/14k-18k-gold\"\u003e14K and 18K gold\u003c\/a\u003e. Funeral homes can share \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kavachadesigns.com\/pages\/memorial-keepsakes\"\u003ememorial keepsakes\u003c\/a\u003e with the families they serve.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"narashimha-openable-heirloom-amulet-necklace-in-sterling-silver","title":"Narashimha Necklace, Sterling Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eNarashimha, also spelled Narasimha, is an openable amulet necklace in 925 sterling silver by Kavacha Designs | Sacred Armor™, named for the man-lion avatar of Vishnu. Kavacha means armor in Sanskrit. Each Kavacha is a prayer amulet with a private chamber inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe design\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNarashimha is the cornerstone of the collection and the first piece Jayashri Triolo ever made. Before she began, she sought the blessings of her spiritual teacher to design and create Kavachas. In Hindu tradition, Narasimha, the protector of the universe, is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu who came to Earth as half man, half lion in the Krita Yuga, the Golden Age, to restore peace and righteousness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it holds\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe amulet opens to a private inner chamber with a gasketed closure. It can hold a written prayer, a lock of hair, a small amount of ashes or another small keepsake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterling silver (925)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStones:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 38 mm × 17 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pendant alone approximately 15.2 g; with chain and clasp approximately 36.85 g (factory specification)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 mm diamond-cut cable chain, 18 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClasp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHallmark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kavacha hallmark and a branded K tag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEdition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the sterling silver edition, ready to ship within 2 business days. Narashimha is also made to order in 14K and 18K yellow gold, listed separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho makes it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Jayashri Triolo, who founded Kavacha in 2018 after decades of collecting amulets. She draws each design by hand in pen and ink; her longtime caster's team builds the 3D model from the drawing, and she reviews it for scale and fidelity before casting. Each piece is poured and cast from its own single 3D print, one print, one cast, not bent from sheet metal or pulled from a reusable mold, so no two pieces are dimensionally identical. Weights and dimensions are nominal and vary slightly from piece to piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSterling silver naturally develops a patina and may tarnish over time. This is normal. The darkened details in the recesses are intentional and part of the piece. To restore its shine, gently wipe the exterior with a soft silver polishing cloth, keeping to the raised surfaces. For additional cleaning, use a soft cloth dampened with lukewarm water and a small amount of mild dish soap. Wipe clean and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. Please do not use silver dips or polishing pastes, which remove the darkened finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove your Kavacha before swimming, bathing, hot tubs or saunas, or using strong chemicals, and put on perfume, lotion and sunscreen first. Water resistance has not been tested, so do not treat the piece as watertight. Keep the chamber and anything inside it completely dry, and twist the cap closed by hand until the silicone seal fits snug. Once ashes or another irreplaceable trace are inside, the piece is not meant to be opened and closed casually or repeatedly, although it can be reopened when necessary. Contact Kavacha Designs | Sacred Armor™ before filling it for guidance. Full care guide: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/care\"\u003eCaring for Your Kavacha\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Narasimha necklace\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the story of Narasimha?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe demon Hiranyakashipu won a boon from Brahma. He could not be killed by human or animal, inside or outside, by day or by night. His son Prahlada was a devotee of Vishnu. Vishnu came out of a stone pillar as a man-lion and slew the demon at dusk, on the threshold. The Srimad Bhagavatam tells the story at length in its seventh canto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a Narasimha kavacha?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be a prayer or an amulet. The prayer is a hymn to Narasimha, traditionally attributed to the Brahmanda Purana and said to have been first spoken by Prahlada. The name is also used for amulets dedicated to Narasimha. More in our guide \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/what-is-a-kavach\"\u003eWhat is a kavach?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it come with a mantra inside?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It comes empty, for your own prayer or mantra. If your tradition consecrates an amulet, your priest or teacher can guide you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kavacha Designs","offers":[{"title":"Sterling Silver","offer_id":40882629476449,"sku":"KD001SS","price":530.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2268\/2497\/files\/narashimha-sterling-silver-hero-v2.png?v=1790429866"},{"product_id":"vana-openable-heirloom-amulet-necklace-in-sterling-silver","title":"Vana Necklace, Sterling Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eVana is an openable heirloom amulet necklace in sterling silver (925) by Kavacha Designs | Sacred Armor™. Kavacha means armor in Sanskrit. Each Kavacha is a prayer amulet with a private chamber inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe design\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVana takes its name from the Sanskrit word for forest. It draws on the legendary Vrindavan forest, where Lord Krishna and the Gopis dance and sing their prayers, often called the Tulsi forest. That sacred place is the cornerstone of the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it holds\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe amulet opens to a private inner chamber with a gasketed closure. It can hold a written prayer, a lock of hair, a small amount of ashes or another small keepsake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterling silver (925)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStones:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 33.5 mm × 12 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pendant alone approximately 11.9 g; with chain and clasp approximately 18.1 g (factory specification)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 mm rolo chain, 18 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClasp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHallmark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kavacha hallmark and a branded K tag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEdition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the sterling silver edition, ready to ship within 2 business days. Vana is also made to order in 14K and 18K yellow gold, listed separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho makes it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Jayashri Triolo, who founded Kavacha in 2018 after decades of collecting amulets. She draws each design by hand in pen and ink; her longtime caster's team builds the 3D model from the drawing, and she reviews it for scale and fidelity before casting. Each piece is poured and cast from its own single 3D print, one print, one cast, not bent from sheet metal or pulled from a reusable mold, so no two pieces are dimensionally identical. Weights and dimensions are nominal and vary slightly from piece to piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSterling silver naturally develops a patina and may tarnish over time. This is normal. The darkened details in the recesses are intentional and part of the piece. To restore its shine, gently wipe the exterior with a soft silver polishing cloth, keeping to the raised surfaces. For additional cleaning, use a soft cloth dampened with lukewarm water and a small amount of mild dish soap. Wipe clean and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. Please do not use silver dips or polishing pastes, which remove the darkened finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove your Kavacha before swimming, bathing, hot tubs or saunas, or using strong chemicals, and put on perfume, lotion and sunscreen first. Water resistance has not been tested, so do not treat the piece as watertight. Keep the chamber and anything inside it completely dry, and twist the cap closed by hand until the silicone seal fits snug. Once ashes or another irreplaceable trace are inside, the piece is not meant to be opened and closed casually or repeatedly, although it can be reopened when necessary. Contact Kavacha Designs | Sacred Armor™ before filling it for guidance. 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It is made to keep a loved one's ashes close to the heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it holds\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe amulet opens to a private inner chamber with a gasketed closure. It can hold a written prayer, a lock of hair, a small amount of ashes or another small keepsake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterling silver (925)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lab-grown diamond, SI1\/GH, 80 stones, 1.0 mm round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 37.1 mm × 6.8 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pendant alone approximately 5.9 g; with chain and clasp approximately 13.65 g (factory specification)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5 mm rolo chain, 18 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClasp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHallmark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kavacha hallmark and a branded K tag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEdition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the sterling silver edition, ready to ship within 2 business days. Kerala Pave is also made to order in 14K and 18K yellow gold, listed separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho makes it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Jayashri Triolo, who founded Kavacha in 2018 after decades of collecting amulets. She draws each design by hand in pen and ink; her longtime caster's team builds the 3D model from the drawing, and she reviews it for scale and fidelity before casting. Each piece is poured and cast from its own single 3D print, one print, one cast, not bent from sheet metal or pulled from a reusable mold, so no two pieces are dimensionally identical. Weights and dimensions are nominal and vary slightly from piece to piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSterling silver naturally develops a patina and may tarnish over time. This is normal. To restore its shine, gently wipe the exterior with a soft silver polishing cloth. For additional cleaning, use a soft cloth dampened with lukewarm water and a small amount of mild dish soap. Wipe clean and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. Please do not use silver dips, which can damage the finish and should never be used on a piece with a hollow chamber.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEveryday oils and lotions can dull the stones. Clean around them with the soapy cloth or an extra-soft brush, using light strokes, and have a jeweler check the settings once a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe end caps are set with stones; twist them gently with your fingertips.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove your Kavacha before swimming, bathing, hot tubs or saunas, or using strong chemicals, and put on perfume, lotion and sunscreen first. Water resistance has not been tested, so do not treat the piece as watertight. Keep the chamber and anything inside it completely dry, and twist the cap closed by hand until the silicone seal fits snug. Once ashes or another irreplaceable trace are inside, the piece is not meant to be opened and closed casually or repeatedly, although it can be reopened when necessary. Contact Kavacha Designs | Sacred Armor™ before filling it for guidance. Full care guide: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/care\"\u003eCaring for Your Kavacha\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kavacha Designs","offers":[{"title":"Sterling Silver","offer_id":40882634096737,"sku":"KD029SS","price":770.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2268\/2497\/files\/kerala-pave-sterling-silver-hero.png?v=1790435344"},{"product_id":"yemen-wedding-openable-heirloom-amulet-necklace-in-sterling-silver","title":"Yemen Wedding Necklace, Sterling Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eYemen Wedding is an openable heirloom amulet necklace in sterling silver (925) by Kavacha Designs | Sacred Armor™. Kavacha means armor in Sanskrit. Each Kavacha is a prayer amulet with a private chamber inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe design\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJayashri was inspired by the silver jewelry made by Jewish silversmiths in Northern Yemen, near the Saudi Arabian border, often worked in filigree and granulation. Brides wore it from their wedding day until their death, usually hidden beneath wraps and scarves. The Yemen Wedding Kavacha pays modern tribute to that custom as a piece that does not need to be concealed; it remains one of Jayashri's favorite designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it holds\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe amulet opens to a private inner chamber with a gasketed closure. It can hold a written prayer, a lock of hair, a small amount of ashes or another small keepsake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterling silver (925)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lab-grown diamond, SI1\/GH, 8 princess-cut stones, 1.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 40 mm × 8.7 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pendant alone approximately 8.4 g; with chain and clasp approximately 16.05 g (factory specification)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5 mm rolo chain, 18 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClasp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHallmark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kavacha hallmark and a branded K tag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEdition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the sterling silver edition, ready to ship within 2 business days. Yemen Wedding is also made to order in 14K and 18K yellow gold, listed separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho makes it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Jayashri Triolo, who founded Kavacha in 2018 after decades of collecting amulets. She draws each design by hand in pen and ink; her longtime caster's team builds the 3D model from the drawing, and she reviews it for scale and fidelity before casting. Each piece is poured and cast from its own single 3D print, one print, one cast, not bent from sheet metal or pulled from a reusable mold, so no two pieces are dimensionally identical. Weights and dimensions are nominal and vary slightly from piece to piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSterling silver naturally develops a patina and may tarnish over time. This is normal. The darkened details in the recesses are intentional and part of the piece. To restore its shine, gently wipe the exterior with a soft silver polishing cloth, keeping to the raised surfaces. For additional cleaning, use a soft cloth dampened with lukewarm water and a small amount of mild dish soap. Wipe clean and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. Please do not use silver dips or polishing pastes, which remove the darkened finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEveryday oils and lotions can dull the stones. Clean around them with the soapy cloth or an extra-soft brush, using light strokes, and have a jeweler check the settings once a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe hanging drops can catch on knits and lace, so take care when dressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove your Kavacha before swimming, bathing, hot tubs or saunas, or using strong chemicals, and put on perfume, lotion and sunscreen first. Water resistance has not been tested, so do not treat the piece as watertight. Keep the chamber and anything inside it completely dry, and twist the cap closed by hand until the silicone seal fits snug. Once ashes or another irreplaceable trace are inside, the piece is not meant to be opened and closed casually or repeatedly, although it can be reopened when necessary. Contact Kavacha Designs | Sacred Armor™ before filling it for guidance. 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The form is a hollow cylinder with geometric patterning and set stones. Historically, Afghan amulets were worn for health, safety and fertility; after the introduction of Islam they often held prayers from the Qur'an.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it holds\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe amulet opens to a private inner chamber with a gasketed closure. It can hold a written prayer, a lock of hair, a small amount of ashes or another small keepsake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterling silver (925)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green cubic zirconia, 74 stones: 64 round (1.0 mm) and 10 princess-cut (1.2 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 40 mm × 10.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pendant alone approximately 9.8 g; with chain and clasp approximately 23.25 g (factory specification)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5 mm rolo chain, 18 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClasp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHallmark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kavacha hallmark and a branded K tag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEdition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the sterling silver edition, ready to ship within 2 business days. Afghani Tribal Emerald is also made to order in 14K and 18K yellow gold, listed separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho makes it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Jayashri Triolo, who founded Kavacha in 2018 after decades of collecting amulets. She draws each design by hand in pen and ink; her longtime caster's team builds the 3D model from the drawing, and she reviews it for scale and fidelity before casting. Each piece is poured and cast from its own single 3D print, one print, one cast, not bent from sheet metal or pulled from a reusable mold, so no two pieces are dimensionally identical. Weights and dimensions are nominal and vary slightly from piece to piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSterling silver naturally develops a patina and may tarnish over time. This is normal. The darkened details in the recesses are intentional and part of the piece. To restore its shine, gently wipe the exterior with a soft silver polishing cloth, keeping to the raised surfaces. For additional cleaning, use a soft cloth dampened with lukewarm water and a small amount of mild dish soap. Wipe clean and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. Please do not use silver dips or polishing pastes, which remove the darkened finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEveryday oils and lotions can dull the stones. Clean around them with the soapy cloth or an extra-soft brush, using light strokes, and have a jeweler check the settings once a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove your Kavacha before swimming, bathing, hot tubs or saunas, or using strong chemicals, and put on perfume, lotion and sunscreen first. Water resistance has not been tested, so do not treat the piece as watertight. Keep the chamber and anything inside it completely dry, and twist the cap closed by hand until the silicone seal fits snug. Once ashes or another irreplaceable trace are inside, the piece is not meant to be opened and closed casually or repeatedly, although it can be reopened when necessary. Contact Kavacha Designs | Sacred Armor™ before filling it for guidance. Full care guide: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/care\"\u003eCaring for Your Kavacha\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kavacha Designs","offers":[{"title":"Sterling Silver","offer_id":40882644811873,"sku":"KD040SS","price":410.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2268\/2497\/files\/afghani-tribal-emerald-sterling-silver-hero.png?v=1790225830"},{"product_id":"pankaj-openable-heirloom-amulet-necklace-in-sterling-silver","title":"Pankaj Necklace, Sterling Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003ePankaj is an openable heirloom amulet necklace in sterling silver (925) by Kavacha Designs | Sacred Armor™. Kavacha means armor in Sanskrit. Each Kavacha is a prayer amulet with a private chamber inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe design\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePankaj is a classic Vedic amulet form, traditionally worn for physical and spiritual protection. As Kavacha took shape, Jayashri's work in casting and jewelry making brought her to people who knew prayer amulets deeply. One of them inspired this design, and it is named Pankaj in gratitude for their help and guidance from the very beginning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it holds\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe amulet opens to a private inner chamber with a gasketed closure. It can hold a written prayer, a lock of hair, a small amount of ashes or another small keepsake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterling silver (925)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStones:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 48.1 mm × 14.3 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pendant alone approximately 18.8 g; with chain and clasp approximately 33.65 g (factory specification)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 mm rolo chain, 18 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClasp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHallmark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kavacha hallmark and a branded K tag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEdition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the sterling silver edition, ready to ship within 2 business days. Pankaj is also made to order in 14K and 18K yellow gold, listed separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho makes it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Jayashri Triolo, who founded Kavacha in 2018 after decades of collecting amulets. She draws each design by hand in pen and ink; her longtime caster's team builds the 3D model from the drawing, and she reviews it for scale and fidelity before casting. Each piece is poured and cast from its own single 3D print, one print, one cast, not bent from sheet metal or pulled from a reusable mold, so no two pieces are dimensionally identical. Weights and dimensions are nominal and vary slightly from piece to piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSterling silver naturally develops a patina and may tarnish over time. This is normal. The darkened details in the recesses are intentional and part of the piece. To restore its shine, gently wipe the exterior with a soft silver polishing cloth, keeping to the raised surfaces. For additional cleaning, use a soft cloth dampened with lukewarm water and a small amount of mild dish soap. Wipe clean and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. Please do not use silver dips or polishing pastes, which remove the darkened finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove your Kavacha before swimming, bathing, hot tubs or saunas, or using strong chemicals, and put on perfume, lotion and sunscreen first. Water resistance has not been tested, so do not treat the piece as watertight. Keep the chamber and anything inside it completely dry, and twist the cap closed by hand until the silicone seal fits snug. Once ashes or another irreplaceable trace are inside, the piece is not meant to be opened and closed casually or repeatedly, although it can be reopened when necessary. Contact Kavacha Designs | Sacred Armor™ before filling it for guidance. Full care guide: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/care\"\u003eCaring for Your Kavacha\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kavacha Designs","offers":[{"title":"Sterling Silver","offer_id":40882647138401,"sku":"KD050SS","price":570.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2268\/2497\/files\/pankaj-sterling-silver-hero-cast.jpg?v=1790788704"},{"product_id":"kerala-vertical-openable-heirloom-amulet-necklace-in-sterling-silver","title":"Kerala Vertical Necklace, Sterling Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eKerala Vertical is an openable heirloom amulet necklace in sterling silver (925) by Kavacha Designs | Sacred Armor™. Kavacha means armor in Sanskrit. Each Kavacha is a prayer amulet with a private chamber inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe design\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKerala Vertical is a small octagonal amulet worn upright, inspired by the belt worn by Muslim women in Kerala, India, in the early 20th century. Known as a tawiz, it is believed to provide spiritual safety and blessings. White cubic zirconia baguettes run along its length, and it pairs with the horizontal Kavacha pieces. This design was previously listed as Kerala Vertical With Diamonds; the sterling silver edition is set with white cubic zirconia, not diamonds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it holds\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe amulet opens to a private inner chamber with a gasketed closure. It can hold a written prayer, a lock of hair, a small amount of ashes or another small keepsake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterling silver (925)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStones:\u003c\/strong\u003e White cubic zirconia, 1 baguette 3 x 2 mm and 7 baguettes 4 x 2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 38.5 mm tall × 9 mm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pendant alone approximately 7.3 g; with chain and clasp approximately 23.75 g (factory specification)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5 mm diamond-cut cable chain, 18 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClasp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHallmark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kavacha hallmark and a branded K tag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEdition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the sterling silver edition, ready to ship within 2 business days. Kerala Vertical is also made to order in 14K and 18K yellow gold, listed separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho makes it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Jayashri Triolo, who founded Kavacha in 2018 after decades of collecting amulets. She draws each design by hand in pen and ink; her longtime caster's team builds the 3D model from the drawing, and she reviews it for scale and fidelity before casting. Each piece is poured and cast from its own single 3D print, one print, one cast, not bent from sheet metal or pulled from a reusable mold, then stone-set where it has stones, finished and hallmarked. Weights and dimensions are nominal and vary slightly from piece to piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSterling silver naturally develops a patina and may tarnish over time. This is normal. To restore its shine, gently wipe the exterior with a soft silver polishing cloth. For additional cleaning, use a soft cloth dampened with lukewarm water and a small amount of mild dish soap. Wipe clean and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. Please do not use silver dips, which can damage the finish and should never be used on a piece with a hollow chamber.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEveryday oils and lotions can dull the stones. Clean around them with the soapy cloth or an extra-soft brush, using light strokes, and have a jeweler check the settings once a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove your Kavacha before swimming, bathing, hot tubs or saunas, or using strong chemicals, and put on perfume, lotion and sunscreen first. Water resistance has not been tested, so do not treat the piece as watertight. Keep the chamber and anything inside it completely dry, and twist the cap closed by hand until the silicone seal fits snug. Once ashes or another irreplaceable trace are inside, the piece is not meant to be opened and closed casually or repeatedly, although it can be reopened when necessary. Contact Kavacha Designs | Sacred Armor™ before filling it for guidance. Full care guide: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/care\"\u003eCaring for Your Kavacha\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kavacha Designs","offers":[{"title":"Sterling Silver","offer_id":40882655035489,"sku":"KD017SS","price":410.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2268\/2497\/files\/kerala-vertical-sterling-silver-hero.jpg?v=1790824357"},{"product_id":"capsule-small-openable-heirloom-amulet-necklace-in-sterling-silver","title":"Capsule Small Necklace, Sterling Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eCapsule Small is an openable heirloom amulet necklace in sterling silver (925) by Kavacha Designs | Sacred Armor™. Kavacha means armor in Sanskrit. Each Kavacha is a prayer amulet with a private chamber inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe design\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Capsule Kavacha is a compact, cylindrical amulet with clean, straight lines, sized for everyday wear. It is made to become an heirloom, passed down through generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it holds\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe amulet opens to a private inner chamber with a gasketed closure. It can hold a written prayer, a lock of hair, a small amount of ashes or another small keepsake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterling silver (925)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStones:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 21.6 mm × 7.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pendant alone approximately 3.8 g; with chain and clasp approximately 14.45 g (factory specification)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5 mm diamond-cut cable chain, 18 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClasp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHallmark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kavacha hallmark and a branded K tag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEdition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the sterling silver edition, ready to ship within 2 business days. Capsule Small is also made to order in 14K and 18K yellow gold, listed separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho makes it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Jayashri Triolo, who founded Kavacha in 2018 after decades of collecting amulets. She draws each design by hand in pen and ink; her longtime caster's team builds the 3D model from the drawing, and she reviews it for scale and fidelity before casting. Each piece is poured and cast from its own single 3D print, one print, one cast, not bent from sheet metal or pulled from a reusable mold, then stone-set where it has stones, finished and hallmarked. Weights and dimensions are nominal and vary slightly from piece to piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSterling silver naturally develops a patina and may tarnish over time. This is normal. To restore its shine, gently wipe the exterior with a soft silver polishing cloth. For additional cleaning, use a soft cloth dampened with lukewarm water and a small amount of mild dish soap. Wipe clean and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. Please do not use silver dips, which can damage the finish and should never be used on a piece with a hollow chamber.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove your Kavacha before swimming, bathing, hot tubs or saunas, or using strong chemicals, and put on perfume, lotion and sunscreen first. Water resistance has not been tested, so do not treat the piece as watertight. Keep the chamber and anything inside it completely dry, and twist the cap closed by hand until the silicone seal fits snug. Once ashes or another irreplaceable trace are inside, the piece is not meant to be opened and closed casually or repeatedly, although it can be reopened when necessary. Contact Kavacha Designs | Sacred Armor™ before filling it for guidance. Full care guide: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/care\"\u003eCaring for Your Kavacha\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kavacha Designs","offers":[{"title":"Sterling Silver","offer_id":40882656182369,"sku":"KD011SS","price":290.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2268\/2497\/files\/capsule-small-sterling-silver-hero-v3.png?v=1790433421"},{"product_id":"kerala-small-openable-heirloom-amulet-necklace-in-sterling-silver","title":"Kerala Small Necklace, Sterling Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eKerala Small is an openable heirloom amulet necklace in sterling silver (925) by Kavacha Designs | Sacred Armor™. Kavacha means armor in Sanskrit. Each Kavacha is a prayer amulet with a private chamber inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe design\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKerala Small is inspired by the early 20th-century tawiz belt worn by Muslim women in Kerala, South India. The tawiz took many forms, including pendants, engraved metal pieces and framed prayers, each believed to offer divine safeguarding. It is designed to hold a small amount of a loved one's ashes, carried wherever the wearer goes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it holds\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe amulet opens to a private inner chamber with a gasketed closure. It can hold a written prayer, a lock of hair, a small amount of ashes or another small keepsake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterling silver (925)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStones:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 37.5 mm × 6.9 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pendant alone approximately 7.2 g; with chain and clasp approximately 14.95 g (factory specification)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5 mm rolo chain, 18 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClasp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHallmark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kavacha hallmark and a branded K tag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEdition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the sterling silver edition, ready to ship within 2 business days. Kerala Small is also made to order in 14K and 18K yellow gold, listed separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho makes it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Jayashri Triolo, who founded Kavacha in 2018 after decades of collecting amulets. She draws each design by hand in pen and ink; her longtime caster's team builds the 3D model from the drawing, and she reviews it for scale and fidelity before casting. Each piece is poured and cast from its own single 3D print, one print, one cast, not bent from sheet metal or pulled from a reusable mold, then stone-set where it has stones, finished and hallmarked. Weights and dimensions are nominal and vary slightly from piece to piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSterling silver naturally develops a patina and may tarnish over time. This is normal. The darkened details in the recesses are intentional and part of the piece. To restore its shine, gently wipe the exterior with a soft silver polishing cloth, keeping to the raised surfaces. For additional cleaning, use a soft cloth dampened with lukewarm water and a small amount of mild dish soap. Wipe clean and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. Please do not use silver dips or polishing pastes, which remove the darkened finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove your Kavacha before swimming, bathing, hot tubs or saunas, or using strong chemicals, and put on perfume, lotion and sunscreen first. Water resistance has not been tested, so do not treat the piece as watertight. Keep the chamber and anything inside it completely dry, and twist the cap closed by hand until the silicone seal fits snug. Once ashes or another irreplaceable trace are inside, the piece is not meant to be opened and closed casually or repeatedly, although it can be reopened when necessary. Contact Kavacha Designs | Sacred Armor™ before filling it for guidance. 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The tawiz took many forms, from pendants and carvings to framed prayers. This is the large octagon of the Kerala designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it holds\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe amulet opens to a private inner chamber with a gasketed closure. It can hold a written prayer, a lock of hair, a small amount of ashes or another small keepsake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterling silver (925)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStones:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 44 mm × 13.4 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pendant alone approximately 19.8 g; with chain and clasp approximately 41.65 g (factory specification)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 mm diamond-cut cable chain, 18 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClasp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHallmark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kavacha hallmark and a branded K tag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEdition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the sterling silver edition, ready to ship within 2 business days. Kerala Large is also made to order in 14K and 18K yellow gold, listed separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho makes it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Jayashri Triolo, who founded Kavacha in 2018 after decades of collecting amulets. She draws each design by hand in pen and ink; her longtime caster's team builds the 3D model from the drawing, and she reviews it for scale and fidelity before casting. Each piece is poured and cast from its own single 3D print, one print, one cast, not bent from sheet metal or pulled from a reusable mold, then stone-set where it has stones, finished and hallmarked. Weights and dimensions are nominal and vary slightly from piece to piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSterling silver naturally develops a patina and may tarnish over time. This is normal. The darkened details in the recesses are intentional and part of the piece. To restore its shine, gently wipe the exterior with a soft silver polishing cloth, keeping to the raised surfaces. For additional cleaning, use a soft cloth dampened with lukewarm water and a small amount of mild dish soap. Wipe clean and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. Please do not use silver dips or polishing pastes, which remove the darkened finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove your Kavacha before swimming, bathing, hot tubs or saunas, or using strong chemicals, and put on perfume, lotion and sunscreen first. Water resistance has not been tested, so do not treat the piece as watertight. Keep the chamber and anything inside it completely dry, and twist the cap closed by hand until the silicone seal fits snug. Once ashes or another irreplaceable trace are inside, the piece is not meant to be opened and closed casually or repeatedly, although it can be reopened when necessary. Contact Kavacha Designs | Sacred Armor™ before filling it for guidance. Full care guide: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/care\"\u003eCaring for Your Kavacha\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kavacha Designs","offers":[{"title":"Sterling Silver","offer_id":40882664046689,"sku":"KD004SS","price":580.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2268\/2497\/files\/kerala-large-sterling-silver-hero.png?v=1790433422"},{"product_id":"soulrocker-openable-heirloom-amulet-necklace-in-sterling-silver","title":"SOULROCKER × Michael Franti Necklace, Sterling Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eSOULROCKER is an openable heirloom amulet necklace in sterling silver (925) by Kavacha Designs | Sacred Armor™. Kavacha means armor in Sanskrit. Each Kavacha is a prayer amulet with a private chamber inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe design\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e“One who lives from the heart, with compassion for all, and possesses a tenacious enthusiasm for music, life and the planet.” (Michael Franti) SOULROCKER is a collaboration between Kavacha and Michael Franti: a mashup of SOULROCKER, Stay Human and Soulshine. It is made to hold what is sacred and meaningful, worn close to the heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it holds\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe amulet opens to a private inner chamber with a gasketed closure. It can hold a written prayer, a lock of hair, a small amount of ashes or another small keepsake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterling silver (925)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStones:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 33 mm × 10 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 18 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5 mm rolo chain, presented on an 18 in chain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHallmark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kavacha hallmark and a branded K tag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEdition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSOULROCKER is a limited edition of 100, a collaboration with Michael Franti. This is the sterling silver edition, ready to ship within 2 business days. SOULROCKER is made in sterling silver only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho makes it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Jayashri Triolo, who founded Kavacha in 2018 after decades of collecting amulets. She draws each design by hand in pen and ink; her longtime caster's team builds the 3D model from the drawing, and she reviews it for scale and fidelity before casting. Each piece is poured and cast from its own single 3D print, one print, one cast, not bent from sheet metal or pulled from a reusable mold, so no two pieces are dimensionally identical. Weights and dimensions are nominal and vary slightly from piece to piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSterling silver naturally develops a patina and may tarnish over time. This is normal. The darkened details in the recesses are intentional and part of the piece. To restore its shine, gently wipe the exterior with a soft silver polishing cloth, keeping to the raised surfaces. For additional cleaning, use a soft cloth dampened with lukewarm water and a small amount of mild dish soap. Wipe clean and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. Please do not use silver dips or polishing pastes, which remove the darkened finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove your Kavacha before swimming, bathing, hot tubs or saunas, or using strong chemicals, and put on perfume, lotion and sunscreen first. Water resistance has not been tested, so do not treat the piece as watertight. Keep the chamber and anything inside it completely dry, and twist the cap closed by hand until the silicone seal fits snug. Once ashes or another irreplaceable trace are inside, the piece is not meant to be opened and closed casually or repeatedly, although it can be reopened when necessary. Contact Kavacha Designs | Sacred Armor™ before filling it for guidance. Full care guide: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/care\"\u003eCaring for Your Kavacha\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kavacha Designs","offers":[{"title":"Sterling Silver","offer_id":41691634172001,"sku":"KD071","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2268\/2497\/files\/soulrocker-sterling-silver-hero-v2.png?v=1790426465"},{"product_id":"agraja-openable-heirloom-amulet-necklace-in-sterling-silver","title":"Agraja Necklace, Sterling Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eAgraja is an openable heirloom amulet necklace in sterling silver (925) by Kavacha Designs | Sacred Armor™. Kavacha means armor in Sanskrit. Each Kavacha is a prayer amulet with a private chamber inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe design\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAgraja means elder sister in Sanskrit; the piece is named for Jayashri's elder sister and stands for wisdom and the enduring influence of family. Its barrel form is built in three bands of three rows, representing harmony, balance and positivity, a number deeply meaningful to Jayashri. It is also known as the pavé barrel-shaped Kavacha.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it holds\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe amulet opens to a private inner chamber with a gasketed closure. It can hold a written prayer, a lock of hair, a small amount of ashes or another small keepsake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterling silver (925)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStones:\u003c\/strong\u003e White cubic zirconia, 126 stones, 1.0 mm round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 31 mm × 10 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pendant alone approximately 9.9 g; with chain and clasp approximately 23.65 g (factory specification)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5 mm rolo chain, 18 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClasp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHallmark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kavacha hallmark and a branded K tag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEdition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the sterling silver edition, ready to ship within 2 business days. Agraja is also made to order in 14K and 18K yellow gold, listed separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho makes it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Jayashri Triolo, who founded Kavacha in 2018 after decades of collecting amulets. She draws each design by hand in pen and ink; her longtime caster's team builds the 3D model from the drawing, and she reviews it for scale and fidelity before casting. Each piece is poured and cast from its own single 3D print, one print, one cast, not bent from sheet metal or pulled from a reusable mold, then stone-set where it has stones, finished and hallmarked. Weights and dimensions are nominal and vary slightly from piece to piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSterling silver naturally develops a patina and may tarnish over time. This is normal. The darkened details in the recesses are intentional and part of the piece. To restore its shine, gently wipe the exterior with a soft silver polishing cloth, keeping to the raised surfaces. For additional cleaning, use a soft cloth dampened with lukewarm water and a small amount of mild dish soap. Wipe clean and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. Please do not use silver dips or polishing pastes, which remove the darkened finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEveryday oils and lotions can dull the stones. Clean around them with the soapy cloth or an extra-soft brush, using light strokes, and have a jeweler check the settings once a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove your Kavacha before swimming, bathing, hot tubs or saunas, or using strong chemicals, and put on perfume, lotion and sunscreen first. Water resistance has not been tested, so do not treat the piece as watertight. Keep the chamber and anything inside it completely dry, and twist the cap closed by hand until the silicone seal fits snug. Once ashes or another irreplaceable trace are inside, the piece is not meant to be opened and closed casually or repeatedly, although it can be reopened when necessary. Contact Kavacha Designs | Sacred Armor™ before filling it for guidance. Full care guide: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/care\"\u003eCaring for Your Kavacha\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kavacha Designs","offers":[{"title":"Sterling Silver","offer_id":41893167431777,"sku":"KD010B","price":520.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2268\/2497\/files\/agraja-sterling-silver-hero.jpg?v=1790816435"},{"product_id":"moksha-openable-heirloom-amulet-necklace-in-sterling-silver","title":"Moksha Necklace, Sterling Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eMoksha is a long, slim amulet necklace in 925 sterling silver by Kavacha Designs | Sacred Armor™ that opens by hand. Kavacha means armor in Sanskrit. Each Kavacha is a prayer amulet with a private chamber inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe design\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMoksha is Sanskrit for liberation. This long, thin amulet is inspired by a 1970s brass pendant from San Francisco's free-love era. It is made to carry personal notes, prayers or affirmations, and its streamlined form stands for freedom and liberation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it holds\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe amulet opens to a private inner chamber with a gasketed closure. It can hold a written prayer, a lock of hair, a small amount of ashes or another small keepsake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterling silver (925)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStones:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5.7 mm wide × 43 mm tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pendant alone approximately 5.3 g; with chain and clasp approximately 13.15 g (factory specification)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 mm diamond-cut cable chain, 18 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClasp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHallmark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kavacha hallmark and a branded K tag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEdition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the sterling silver edition, ready to ship within 2 business days. Moksha is also made to order in 14K and 18K yellow gold, listed separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho makes it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Jayashri Triolo, who founded Kavacha in 2018 after decades of collecting amulets. She draws each design by hand in pen and ink; her longtime caster's team builds the 3D model from the drawing, and she reviews it for scale and fidelity before casting. Each piece is poured and cast from its own single 3D print, one print, one cast, not bent from sheet metal or pulled from a reusable mold, then stone-set where it has stones, finished and hallmarked. Weights and dimensions are nominal and vary slightly from piece to piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSterling silver naturally develops a patina and may tarnish over time. This is normal. To restore its shine, gently wipe the exterior with a soft silver polishing cloth. For additional cleaning, use a soft cloth dampened with lukewarm water and a small amount of mild dish soap. Wipe clean and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. Please do not use silver dips, which can damage the finish and should never be used on a piece with a hollow chamber.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove your Kavacha before swimming, bathing, hot tubs or saunas, or using strong chemicals, and put on perfume, lotion and sunscreen first. Water resistance has not been tested, so do not treat the piece as watertight. Keep the chamber and anything inside it completely dry, and twist the cap closed by hand until the silicone seal fits snug. Once ashes or another irreplaceable trace are inside, the piece is not meant to be opened and closed casually or repeatedly, although it can be reopened when necessary. Contact Kavacha Designs | Sacred Armor™ before filling it for guidance. Full care guide: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/care\"\u003eCaring for Your Kavacha\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Moksha necklace\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat can I keep in a Moksha?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rolled prayer suits a long, slim chamber like this one. A few words written small on thin paper go a long way. It can also hold a mantra, a vow or a note in someone's handwriting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I put a note inside?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSit at a table in a dry room. Roll the paper tightly around a toothpick, then slide it off and ease it in. Leave room for the cap. Brush any dust or fibers from the opening and the silicone seal, so nothing sits across it. Please don't use tools or glue on the cap. Glue makes the closure permanent. Our guide \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/what-you-can-keep-inside-an-openable-necklace\"\u003eWhat you can keep inside an openable necklace\u003c\/a\u003e has more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kavacha Designs","offers":[{"title":"Sterling Silver","offer_id":41893192859745,"sku":"KD015","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2268\/2497\/files\/moksha-sterling-silver-hero.png?v=1790313204"},{"product_id":"antique-pave-openable-heirloom-amulet-necklace-in-sterling-silver","title":"Antique Pave Necklace, Sterling Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique Pave is an openable heirloom amulet necklace in sterling silver (925) by Kavacha Designs | Sacred Armor™. Kavacha means armor in Sanskrit. Each Kavacha is a prayer amulet with a private chamber inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe design\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAntique Pave is an updated version of Jayashri's original design, with the lion motif (Narashimha Dev) removed so the detail of the body carries the piece. Rows of pavé-set lab-grown diamonds and a patina finish give it its antique character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it holds\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe amulet opens to a private inner chamber with a gasketed closure. It can hold a written prayer, a lock of hair, a small amount of ashes or another small keepsake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterling silver (925)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lab-grown diamond, SI1\/GH, 49 stones, 1.1 mm round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 38 mm × 14 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pendant alone approximately 12.5 g; with chain and clasp approximately 24.05 g (factory specification)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 mm rolo chain, 18 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClasp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHallmark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kavacha hallmark and a branded K tag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEdition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the sterling silver edition, ready to ship within 2 business days. Antique Pave is also made to order in 14K and 18K yellow gold, listed separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho makes it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Jayashri Triolo, who founded Kavacha in 2018 after decades of collecting amulets. She draws each design by hand in pen and ink; her longtime caster's team builds the 3D model from the drawing, and she reviews it for scale and fidelity before casting. Each piece is poured and cast from its own single 3D print, one print, one cast, not bent from sheet metal or pulled from a reusable mold, then stone-set where it has stones, finished and hallmarked. Weights and dimensions are nominal and vary slightly from piece to piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSterling silver naturally develops a patina and may tarnish over time. This is normal. The darkened details in the recesses are intentional and part of the piece. To restore its shine, gently wipe the exterior with a soft silver polishing cloth, keeping to the raised surfaces. For additional cleaning, use a soft cloth dampened with lukewarm water and a small amount of mild dish soap. Wipe clean and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. Please do not use silver dips or polishing pastes, which remove the darkened finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEveryday oils and lotions can dull the stones. Clean around them with the soapy cloth or an extra-soft brush, using light strokes, and have a jeweler check the settings once a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove your Kavacha before swimming, bathing, hot tubs or saunas, or using strong chemicals, and put on perfume, lotion and sunscreen first. Water resistance has not been tested, so do not treat the piece as watertight. Keep the chamber and anything inside it completely dry, and twist the cap closed by hand until the silicone seal fits snug. Once ashes or another irreplaceable trace are inside, the piece is not meant to be opened and closed casually or repeatedly, although it can be reopened when necessary. Contact Kavacha Designs | Sacred Armor™ before filling it for guidance. Full care guide: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/care\"\u003eCaring for Your Kavacha\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kavacha Designs","offers":[{"title":"Sterling Silver","offer_id":41893194825825,"sku":"KD021","price":720.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2268\/2497\/files\/antique-pave-sterling-silver-hero.png?v=1790372660"},{"product_id":"taweez-openable-heirloom-amulet-necklace-in-sterling-silver","title":"Taweez Necklace, Sterling Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Taweez from Kavacha Designs | Sacred Armor™ is a taweez necklace in 925 sterling silver, a slim amulet capsule that opens by hand to hold a written prayer. Kavacha means armor in Sanskrit. Each Kavacha is a prayer amulet with a private chamber inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe design\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaweez is inspired by the traditional taweez necklace. The word ta'wiz, used in Urdu and Hindi, comes from the Arabic ta'widh, meaning amulet or charm, from 'awwadha, to fortify someone with an amulet or incantation. Traditionally, a taweez is worn close to the heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it holds\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe amulet opens to a private inner chamber with a gasketed closure. It can hold a written prayer, a lock of hair, a small amount of ashes or another small keepsake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterling silver (925)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStones:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 35 mm × 10 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pendant alone approximately 9.2 g; with chain and clasp approximately 16.85 g (factory specification)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5 mm rolo chain, 18 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClasp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHallmark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kavacha hallmark and a branded K tag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEdition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the sterling silver edition, ready to ship within 2 business days. Taweez is also made to order in 14K and 18K yellow gold, listed separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho makes it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Jayashri Triolo, who founded Kavacha in 2018 after decades of collecting amulets. She draws each design by hand in pen and ink; her longtime caster's team builds the 3D model from the drawing, and she reviews it for scale and fidelity before casting. Each piece is poured and cast from its own single 3D print, one print, one cast, not bent from sheet metal or pulled from a reusable mold, then stone-set where it has stones, finished and hallmarked. Weights and dimensions are nominal and vary slightly from piece to piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSterling silver naturally develops a patina and may tarnish over time. This is normal. The darkened details in the recesses are intentional and part of the piece. To restore its shine, gently wipe the exterior with a soft silver polishing cloth, keeping to the raised surfaces. For additional cleaning, use a soft cloth dampened with lukewarm water and a small amount of mild dish soap. Wipe clean and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. Please do not use silver dips or polishing pastes, which remove the darkened finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove your Kavacha before swimming, bathing, hot tubs or saunas, or using strong chemicals, and put on perfume, lotion and sunscreen first. Water resistance has not been tested, so do not treat the piece as watertight. Keep the chamber and anything inside it completely dry, and twist the cap closed by hand until the silicone seal fits snug. Once ashes or another irreplaceable trace are inside, the piece is not meant to be opened and closed casually or repeatedly, although it can be reopened when necessary. Contact Kavacha Designs | Sacred Armor™ before filling it for guidance. Full care guide: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/care\"\u003eCaring for Your Kavacha\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaweez questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a taweez?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA taweez, also spelled ta'wiz, is a small amulet that holds verses of the Qur'an, names of God or prayers, carried in a little case and worn on the neck or arm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do people wear a taweez for protection?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaweez comes from an Arabic root that means to seek refuge. A taweez often carries the last two chapters of the Qur'an, which begin \"Say: I seek refuge.\" What ours holds and means is yours, and we don't promise protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs wearing a taweez allowed in Islam?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuslim scholars hold different views. Many permit a taweez that holds only the Qur'an or the names of God, if the wearer does not believe it works by itself. Others hold that it should not be worn. If this matters to you, ask a scholar or imam you trust. Kavacha takes no position, and ours comes empty. More in our guide \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/what-is-a-taweez\"\u003eWhat is a taweez?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kavacha Designs","offers":[{"title":"Sterling Silver","offer_id":41893196300385,"sku":"KD027","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2268\/2497\/files\/taweez-sterling-silver-hero-v2.png?v=1790109462"}],"url":"https:\/\/kavachadesigns.com\/collections\/necklaces-for-ashes.oembed","provider":"Kavacha Designs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}