This Tak Drol was made years ago under the direction of Lama Tharchin Rinpoche, adn is still in new condition.

The takdrol is square in shape and made of red brocade. Takdrol measures 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 inches. The satin cord measures approx. 17 1/2 inches. 

Takdrol is one of the “five methods that lead to liberation without the need for meditation” and means "liberation by touch"

Numerous kinds of takdrols exist: many are mantras in diagrams related to the Dzogchen teachings, and others belong to the tantras. The takdrol can form part of a more detailed empowerment, or it can be given independently as a simple empowerment on its own. Sometimes a text of a tantra is used as a takdrol and worn, for example, in a locket on the top of the head.

Takdrols can also be placed on a deceased person's body after death—and either buried or burned with the body—in order to help alleviate their suffering during the bardo.