Yin Yang Tapestry — Black and White Balance Wall Hanging

The yin yang symbol at the centre of a mandala — the black and white swirling tear-drop forms that represent the fundamental duality of all existence, held in perfect balance within the circle that represents wholeness. This yin yang tapestry combines two of the most universally recognised sacred symbols: the Taoist yin yang and the Indian/Buddhist mandala, creating a piece that speaks across traditions and brings the most fundamental spiritual insight of the Taoist tradition — that apparent opposites are always in relationship, always in balance, always containing the seed of each other — into visible, daily presence on your wall.

Yin and yang — the Taoist philosophy of balance

In Taoist philosophy, yin and yang are not opposites that battle each other — they are complementary aspects of a single, indivisible reality. Yin: dark, receptive, cool, feminine, the moon, rest, winter. Yang: light, active, warm, masculine, the sun, movement, summer. Neither can exist without the other. The small circle of white within the black half and the small circle of black within the white half of the symbol make this explicit: each side always contains the seed of the other. The most yin state already carries the seed of yang; the most yang state already carries the seed of yin. The yin yang symbol is therefore not a symbol of opposition — it is a symbol of dynamic wholeness, of the perpetual dance that is the nature of reality itself.

Specifications

• Material: 100% Polyester
• Size: Approx 150cm*150cm (59″*59″)
• Machine washable using cold water and mild detergent on a gentle cycle.
• Hanging: See our tapestry hanging guide →

See also: Black and White Mandala Tapestry → · All Mandala Tapestries →