Product: Phra Nang Kwak
Origin: Phra Nang Kwak_Luang Pu Boon, Wat Klang Bangkaew. Mixed material of Medicinal and Sacred Power. Old and Rare.
Period: Unknown
Enclose casing (Color):  Stainless Steel and Clear Acrylics Display
Size of Amulet (approx): 25.9 mmW x 37.0 mmH x 7.9 mmT
Size of Case (approx): 31.6 mmW x 51.3 mmH x 16.4 mmT
 
 
Nang Kwak is a widely venerated figure in Thai folklore, regarded as a guardian spirit of commerce and a symbol of prosperity. Closely associated with merchants and shopkeepers, she is believed to attract customers, increase sales, and safeguard business success. Her image—most often placed near shop entrances or cash registers—serves as both a spiritual talisman and a cultural emblem of good fortune.
 
Iconography and Meaning
The name Nang Kwak combines “Nang,” meaning lady, and “Kwak,” meaning to beckon. She is traditionally depicted as a kneeling woman in classical Thai attire, often wearing a red dress and a golden headdress. Her right hand is raised in a distinctive beckoning gesture, palm facing downward, symbolically inviting wealth and customers inward. Her left hand may rest on her lap or hold a pouch of gold, representing abundance.
 
Ritual Practice
Devotees, particularly business owners, venerate Nang Kwak by placing her statue in a prominent position, typically near the entrance of a shop. Offerings commonly include red sweet drinks (such as sala syrup), water, fresh flowers, and incense. These items are often renewed daily as a sign of respect and to maintain her blessings.
 
Origins and Cultural Significance
Nang Kwak’s origins are linked to the legend of Supawadee, the virtuous daughter of a merchant whose devotion and generosity earned her spiritual merit. Her story, influenced by Hindu-Brahmin traditions, was later assimilated into Thai Buddhist belief systems. Over time, Nang Kwak came to embody the ideals of prosperity, protection, and auspicious fortune, making her an enduring presence in Thailand’s commercial and spiritual landscape.
 
Luang Pu Boon Biography
 
Luang Pu Boon of Wat Klang Bangkaew was a highly revered Thai monk, renowned for his advanced spiritual attainment and the enduring potency of his sacred amulets. During his tenure as abbot, the objects he consecrated became deeply sought after by devotees and collectors, particularly for their reputed Metta Mahaniyom—the power of charm, attraction, and goodwill. Among his most distinguished creations was Phong Ya Jintamanee, a sacred herbal compound believed to possess both protective and healing properties.
 
Born on 3 July B.E. 2391 (1848) in Samut Sakhon Province, Luang Pu Boon entered monastic life at a young age, becoming a novice at fifteen. He was fully ordained on 21 June B.E. 2412 (1869) at Wat Klang Bangkaew, under the preceptorship of Phra Palad Pahn of Wat Tukeda. Several respected monks of the era were present as instructors and witnesses, and he received the monastic name Khantachot.
 
His ecclesiastical career advanced steadily. In B.E. 2459 (1916), he was appointed as a preceptor, and in B.E. 2473 (1930), he was elevated to the honorary rank of Phra Buddhawitheenayok. Luang Pu Boon also inherited esoteric knowledge from earlier masters, notably learning the construction of the Bia Gae amulet from Luang Pu Rod of Wat Nairong. This talisman—made from a carefully selected seashell filled with mercury—was traditionally regarded as a powerful safeguard against black magic, malevolent spirits, and physical harm.
 
Luang Pu Boon began producing amulets around B.E. 2429 (1886). His works encompassed a wide range of sacred objects, including Phra Chai, earthen amulets, powdered relic tablets, herbal amulets, takrut, and Bia Gae. Among these, his most celebrated creation was the Phra Chao Sua (“Wealthy Buddha”), particularly in copper. Highly prized for its auspicious symbolism, it gained exceptional popularity among the Thai-Chinese community, who regarded it as a powerful emblem of prosperity and success.
 
He maintained close spiritual ties with prominent monks of his time, including Phra Sangharaj Pae of Wat Suthat and Phra Ajarn Pae of Wat Rakang Kositaram. The three were often seen together at major religious ceremonies, reflecting both mutual respect and shared spiritual stature.
 
Luang Pu Boon passed away on 8 April B.E. 2478 (1935) at the age of 86, leaving behind a lasting legacy as one of Thailand’s most respected monastic figures and creators of sacred amulets.