Tibetan "Chemar-Bo" ritual vessel for offerings

This Tibetan Chemar-bo , also called Tschemar-Kasten , is a traditional ritual vessel used primarily for festive and religious occasions.

The Chemar-bo is traditionally used to store chemar —a mixture of roasted flour, butter, and sugar—as well as tsampa or small offerings. These are presented at ceremonies, welcoming rituals, and especially at Losar , the Tibetan New Year, as tokens of good fortune, prosperity, purity, and positive relationships. Guests are symbolically given some chemar to wish them blessings, good health, and success for the coming year.

With its elaborate painting and symbolic imagery, this Chemar-bo is not only a ritual object but also an expression of Tibetan craftsmanship and cultural significance – a vessel that embodies protection, good fortune, and positive energy in both domestic and ceremonial settings. The vessels are carved and painted by Tibetans in a workshop in Nepal, following traditional designs.

The container is available in three sizes:

Small: Length: approx. 29 cm. Height: approx. 19 cm. Weight: 670 g

Medium: Length: approx. 33 cm. Height: approx. 23 cm. Weight: 670 g

Large: Length: approx. 40 cm. Height: approx. 29 cm. Weight: 1070 g