“Han’nya” is a Sanskrit word meaning “wisdom”, “virtue” ,the path to enlightenment.
“she drives away evil spirits and brings good luck to the people who they wear it on their skin”

The mask itself represents female rage and pain and is demonic, angry, frightening, and dangerous while at the same time tormented, heartbroken, melancholic, and sorrowful. Depending on the angle the physical mask is being held, the expression will seem either angry or sad.
Overall, the idea behind the Hannya mask is to represent the intense emotions that can be brought to the surface when an otherwise calm and wise woman is betrayed or scorned. Though the overall story and appearance of the mask may seem dark, the word Hannya in Japanese actually means “wisdom” and the masks themselves are considered a symbol of good luck. In Japan today, the masks are often used as a means of warding off evil.

MATERIALS:

●Color A: 32 skeins( 4256m, I choosedsand)
●Color B: 26 skeins( 3458m, in a darker shade of red)
●Border: 4 skeins(532m, in color sand)
●3.5mm crochet hook for the border and a 4mm crochet hook for the blanket.
●Scissors

ABBREVIATIONS (US terms)

SC: Single crochet worked in the back loop of the previous row.
DC: Double crochet worked in front loop 2 rows below.
BS: Border Stitch- Single crochet worked in both loops at the beginning and at the end of each row.
FpDC: Front post DC worked around the previous FpDC 2 rows below
CH: chain stitch
FCH: Foundation Chain

FINISHED SIZE approx. 200cm× 230 cm.

You will receive written instructions, as well as one page chart ( best for screen reading) and a 17 pages chart marked with “X’s”( best for printing)
Some find using a chart much easier, but others prefer written instructions, so both have been included.

This pattern can be made in any yarn and hook you want, the size of the finished project will depend on your choices. Mosaic patterns work best with contrasting colours. If the colours are too close together in value, the pattern will not be as obvious in the finished piece. It’s best to have a light colour and a dark colour as is used in the photos shown.

If you need any help with the pattern, please join my Facebook group “The Blu Mosaic Crochet”
https://m.facebook.com/groups/2382783981851475/?ref=group…
Or, write me an email at andonealexandra1986@gmail.com and I will be more than happy to help ♥️♥️♥️