Spirit Houses
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Invite Harmony to Your Home
Travelers who have been to Thailand will recognize these enchanting structures, seen
in most residential and business properties throughout the country. The
Saan Chao Te,
or spirit house, was designed long ago and is still commonly in use today as an
appealing shelter for spirits. In Thailand, it is believed that spirits and souls inhabit the
Earth and can influence the well-being of humans. Thus, when a person or family takes
up residence in a place, a spirit house is often erected in the garden or entry way to the
property, inviting the spirits to live in harmony with the people.

Feed Your Spirits
The basic three-part offering of a flower garland, a lighted incense stick, and candle —
representing beauty, fragrance and light —  is part of the ritual to please these spirits. It
is also common to place daily offerings of edible food for the spirits. Visitors to Thailand
will see spirit houses “fed” with everything from glasses of beer to bowls of rice to full
dinner plates.

Provide shelter for your ancestral spirits
or simply add a touch of Thai spirit to your home or garden.
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RH42/RH43 Spirit House, natural
finish, in black or red.
10" tall.
LA02 Spirit House w/ 2-tier roof,
polished finish, in brown.
11.5" tall.
LA05 Large Spirit House, 4-door,
polished finish, 26" tall.
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