Mang Korn
Upright Mang Korn
An upright Mang Korn dragon with outstretched claws, a scaled S-shaped body and a tail that ends in flames. Pure image, without script.
✦Meaning & Background
The dragon stands upright with its head at the top: open jaws, sharp teeth, long whiskers and a curved crest. Four claws reach out in every direction while the scaled body winds down like an S and ends in a tail of flames. In the Thai tradition the Mang Korn stands for strength and authority carried with restraint.
✦More about this design
The site already has two Mang Korn dragons: the classic Mang Korn and the coiled Mang Korn. There the flaming tail points upwards and the head comes out of the curve at the bottom, with Khom script and a mantra arc around it. This upright dragon turns that around: the head sits at the top, the flames at the bottom, and there is not a single letter. Without script, everything rests on the drawing itself. Fine lines and soft grey shading give depth to the scales, the spiky back ridge and the claws. In the Thai tradition the Mang Korn is related to the naga, the serpent guardian of water, and stands for strength and authority carried with restraint. If you would rather see the dragon alongside a second force, you will find it mirrored and paired with the lion in the twin dragon with Singha. Because the body winds from top to bottom, this design suits a long, narrow area such as the side of the torso, the back of the upper arm or across the shoulder blade. Browse all Sak Yant designs, read about all Sak Yant symbols or book an appointment.
✦Frequently asked questions
How is this different from the other Mang Korn designs?
The classic and the coiled Mang Korn have Khom script and a mantra arc, and their flaming tail points upwards. This dragon stands the other way round, head at the top, and has no script.
Why is there no script?
This design shows the dragon as a standalone figure, so all the attention goes to the scales, the claws and the flames. If you want the dragon with a mantra arc, look at the classic or the coiled Mang Korn.
Where is this design usually placed?
Along the side of the torso, on the back of the upper arm or across the shoulder blade, where the winding body can run from top to bottom.
