About Thangkas

Thangka is an art. A thangka is a Tibetan Buddhist painting on cotton, silk applique, 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.

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All about Applique Thangkas

1
Sep
2021
Art, Handicrafts
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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Determining the Quality of Tibetan Thangkas

20
Dec
2018
Buddhism, Culture, Design, Symbols, Tibetan paintings
There are three general skill levels of painters are hobbyist, professionals, and .  You can find out  the skill of the by looking closely at the lines, such as those used to make waves, clouds, and the faces of people, , , and . The finer and clearer the lines, the greater the skill involved. A thangka painted by a master will cost more than one painted by a professional. The student painted .
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Shading, Colouring and Grading of Thangkas and Mandalas

14
Dec
2018
Buddhism, Culture, Design, Symbols, Thangka, Tibetan paintings
Another main step is to apply washes for and gradual transitions of tone. Shading is called  in which is one of the special feature of . Shading is an important feature of , taking up a large portion of the , and is done very carefully and precisely. Shading in this context does not mean the treatment of light and within the whole , for the distribution of light and dark is .
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The Art Of Mastering and outlining of Tibetan Thangkas

13
Dec
2018
Art, Buddhism, Culture, Design, Symbols, Tibetan paintings
Almost every object depicted in a required outlining or linear detail. Outlining proper (bead) served to set off most objects from their surroundings, and it was used to demarcate the main subdivisions within them. also used line to develop the form or texture inside a given area, for instance within a swirling mass of flames or within the hair of a deity. Furthermore, fine linear drawings were the main way of .
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Explanations about Mandalas & Thangkas

6
Apr
2018
Art, Himalayan Art, Tibetan paintings
“” the word is derived from the language, its literal meaning is pious or a saint or magic wheel. Mandala are well known and taught in universities in early stages. The mandala was a symbolic creation of a of the Almighty from a long return. The design of mandala contains a complex and comprehensive literature, and it allows a student to learn a particular way of . Many psychologists conclude that .
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Art of Nepal – Thangkas & Paubhas

26
Mar
2018
Art, Mandala
and is a made by the  people of . Paubhas depict deities,  or monuments, and are used to help the practitioner meditate. The  equivalent is known as . For more than eight thousand years an artistic tradition of great skill and beauty has flourished in the valley. As long ago as the 12th-century Newar painters, bronze casters and architects were famed across and highly sought after for their talents. The emperor Kublai Khan .
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Worldly Protector Tsangpa Karpo

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May
2022
Art, Himalayan Art, Mahāyāna, Thangka, Vajrayāna
Karpo is a wrathful of . Tsangpa Karpo was a dynasty that dominated large parts of Tibet from 1565 to 1642. It was the last royal dynasty to rule in its own name. The regime of Tsangpa Karpo was founded by , a low-born retainer of the prince of the Dynasty and governor of Shigatse in Tsang (West-Central Tibet) since 1548. Tsangpa is known as gTsang pa in Tibet. of .
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1st Karmapa Dusum Khyenpa Thangka Painting

1st Karmapa Lama – Dusum Kyenpa

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Jul
2021
Buddhism, Vajrayāna
Dusum Khyenpa is known as the 1st . Dusum Khyenpa is the founder of the (Kamtsang) branch of the Tradition. Dusum Khyenpa was born in Kham He served as Abbot of after and founded the . He is becoming the seat of the incarnate Karmapa . Dusum Khyenpa was the founder of the school and of its three main monasteries: Kampo Nenang Gon in 1164, Karma Gon .
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The Largest Tibetan Tiger Carpet ever made in Nepal

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Jan
2021
Carpets
Life is pleased to introduce the Largest Tiger Carpet to all Tibetan Tiger lovers. The size of the carpet is 335 cm wide and 457 cm long (11*15)ft. This Tibetan Tiger Carpet is a and top- rug that conveys the warmth of handmade products. Historical context and meaning of the Tiger Rug in Tibetan Tiger are made traditionally, each design is cut by hand to create a 3-dimensional look that emulates a .
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