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About Applique Thangkas

are made of , either by appliqué or .

During some festivals, giant applique are designed to be unrolled against a wall in a for particular occasions

All you need to know about Thangkas

15
Jul
2022
Art, Thangka, Tibetan paintings
A , variously spelt as thangka, tangka, thanka, or tanka, is a Tibetan Buddhist painting on cotton, silk appliqué, usually depicting a Buddhist deity, scene, or mandala. Thangkas are traditionally kept unframed and rolled up when not on display, mounted on a textile backing somewhat in the style of Chinese scroll paintings, with a further silk cover on the front. So treated, thangkas can last a long time, but because of their delicate nature, .
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Prayer wheels at Nechung Chok, Lhasa

The unavoidable Tibetan Buddhist ritual implements

15
Jul
2022
Buddhism, Mantras
Tibetan , in the form of Vajrayana ritual, provides a critical set of techniques for dealing with everyday life. Tibetans came to see these techniques as vital for their prosperity in this life. Tibetan Buddhism rituals are generally more elaborate than in other forms of Buddhism, with complex altar arrangements and works of art (such as and ), many ritual objects, hand gestures (mudra), chants, and musical instruments. A special kind of ritual called an .
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All about Applique Thangkas

1
Sep
2021
Art, Mandala, Thangka
is Known as göchen in . The Huns of Central were the first to use to decorate saddle blankets. It traveled eastward along the Road, and accepted it as a holy form. Fabric were created in the 15th century utilizing an indigenous applique method. These thangkas, which are lavishly embroidered and appliqued, immediately became popular in Tibet. Because of its excellent materials, durability, suppleness, and potential .
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Applique Thangka of Vajrapani

7
Jul
2021
Art, Deities, Vajrapani
The of is created using hundreds of hand-cut and embroidered pieces of satin and , stitched together with horsetail.  This applique is handmade by following methods of strictly adhering to the proportions of as they are laid down in scripture. About the Applique Vajrapani is revered as the embodiment of power and the keeper of the 's . He was given the mission of vanquishing a monster known .
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