Nang kwak

"Nang Kwak (Lady Luck)", 2002, watercolor on paper, by a Thai national artist Chakrabhand Posayakrit

Nang Kwak

Lao Nang Kwak statue, 20th CE, 12 cm

Mae nang kwak is the figurine of a small lady who beckons customers into shops and businesses in Thailand believe bringing good luck and prosperity.

Nang Kwak is the popular spirit or goddess of good fortune and wealth in Thailand. She is the wealth goddess who attracts money.

The Thai Legend of Nang Kwak is highly revered as the Goddess of Wealth or Patron Saint of all Merchants. Nang Kwak is one of the best known legend in Thailand that dates back before Buddhism even reach Thailand. The hand of the charming Nang Kwak sometimes dubbed “Miss Inviting” is held up in beckoning gesture to call upon luck, fortune and wealth to come to the worshipper or merchant. This spirit is supposed to bring wealth to the household and is particularly popular with shopkeepers. The…

Goddess Nang Kwak

Nang Kwak

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Handmade Buddhist Yant Cloth of Nang Kwak, famous Thai Goddess. Size: 29 x 20 cm (11,5" x 7.9") Nang Kwak (Thai: นางกวัก) is a spirit or household divinity of Thai folklore. She is deemed to bring good fortune, prosperity, attract customers to a business, and found among merchants. Nang Kwak are well known for the following powers: -Money Calling -Prosperity Business -Protection from black magic and any form of offensive spells -Wealth, Lottery Free gift included! We will include a gift in…