This beautiful traditionally handcrafted Bhutanese scarf is made from cotton and silk. The eight auspicious symbols are embroidered into fabric. In the Tibetan and Bhutanese cultures the 8 symbols are regarded as sacred objects. Tibetans believe their presence in homes and buildings attract good fortune and hold an array of mystical qualities. See Tibetan rug symbolism and Traditional Tibetan symbolism for an explanation of the symbolic meanings.