Kumlais aren't made by monks, but by local communities for the temples that purchase them. Thai monks don't work in the traditional sense, apart from maintaining the monastery and temple.

Originally, Kumlais aren't blessed. To be blessed, they must be obtained during a ceremony. For those found online claiming to be blessed, this would require bringing a monk to the products or taking them to a temple for a mass blessing — which is certainly possible.

Personally, while I deeply appreciate Buddhist philosophy, I'm not Buddhist in the religious sense. Therefore, I don't do this for the Kumlais I sell because it would feel like a form of cultural appropriation that makes me uncomfortable, and I believe the same applies to most of my customers, who also aren't Buddhist.

However, I can arrange for my Thai staff to have this done for you — see below.

Kumlais are Thai, not Tibetan.

Most Kumlais found online are manufactured in China and sold by jewelry wholesalers worldwide. They're sometimes filled with gold glitter rather than real gold leaf. They sometimes smell of chemicals and paint (authentic Kumlais have a pleasant scent). They sometimes come with certificates, so-called sacred mantras, and other guarantees. These practices are typical of Chinese manufacturers for all products they copy, whether jewelry, bags, or perfumes. Chinese Kumlais lack the durability of the originals — customers have reported theirs separating or breaking at the connector.