Peace Flags

Sending wishes for peace and goodwill into the World



Based on Tibetan prayer flags.
Naomi brings a variety of peace flags to show as well as photos.

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Students create designs on strips of cloth using paint or markers to express their personal wish for the world using symbols, images, and words.


Naomi presents symbols from various traditions and cultures, including the crane, the windhorse, elk heart, and more.

 
For more information, see Press Clips on Peace Flag Project

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Peace Flag materials:

 

Squares of cloth (Approximate dimensions: 9" X 9" -- they don't have to be perfect squares. In fact rectangles work, too.)

 

For more clean cut flags: Operation Cooperation Classroom Quilt from Oriental Trading Company has squares and ribbon and holes already in the squares. These work beautifully, although they’re a bit small for older kids.

 

Paint and/or markers

String for hanging

Fabric glue

Masking tape

It's very handy to have boards to tape the cloth onto so it stays flat and even while being painted/drawn on.