Luang Pu Iem's Mak Tui Amulets Gain Popularity
Luang Pu Eiam of Wat Hang created the "mak tuay," a distinctive amulet made from natural materials inscribed with sacred numbers, which became a signature talisman replicated by his disciples and remains highly sought after among collectors
The mak tui amulet represents a distinctive sacred object from Wat Nang, created by Luang Pu Iem Suwanasaro using natural materials inscribed with protective yantra numerals for his disciples. While later abbots, including his senior disciple Phra Khun Phon, produced similar amulets, Luang Pu Iem's versions are distinguished by hand-braided cords with ear-loops for attachment and securing knots. In 2016, the venerable Luang Pu Songkh Kanthadhammo of Wat Ban Sai in Lop Buri, at age 104, created an ancient-style Buddha image amulet with a square metal body and three-tiered base. The article also documents rare amulets from Luang Pho Daeng Visuddhasilo of Wat Chong Lom in Chon Buri, featuring an egg-shaped design with decorative details and yantra symbols, and medals from Luang Pho Nai Indasilo of Wat Ban Chaeng in Ayutthaya, which feature connected loops and sacred inscriptions. These historically significant Buddhist amulets have become increasingly rare as many have been collected into temple treasuries.
