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Article: Thangka Artwork: A Divine Window to Tibetan Spirituality

Oct 5, 2023Article

Thangka Artwork: A Divine Window to Tibetan Spirituality

Origin and Historical Significance

Thangka art, a sacred Tibetan tradition, is a visual representation of Tibetan Buddhist spirituality and culture. The term "thangka" is derived from the Tibetan word "thang," meaning "flat," and "ka," meaning "painting." These intricate paintings on canvas or silk are not just artworks; they are religious icons, teaching tools, and meditation aids.

Thangkas have been a part of Tibetan Buddhist practices for over a thousand years, often serving as visual guides to enlightenment and as offerings in monasteries and homes.

Thangka Styles: Spiritual Portraits

Thangka art encompasses a wide range of styles, each with its unique characteristics and themes:

Buddha Thangkas: These thangkas depict the historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, and various Buddhas and bodhisattvas associated with Tibetan Buddhism. They are revered as sacred representations of enlightened beings.
Mandala Thangkas: These thangkas feature intricate mandalas that represent the cosmos, often used as meditation aids. They are believed to help practitioners on their spiritual journey.
Deity Thangkas: Thangkas of Tibetan deities, such as Tara and Chenrezig, are used for meditation and devotion. They serve as focal points for connecting with specific aspects of enlightenment.

Divine Precision and Symbolism

Thangka art is characterized by its precise detail and intricate symbolism. Artists use mineral pigments, often ground from semi-precious stones, to create vibrant colors. Each element in a thangka has profound symbolic significance, representing various aspects of the Buddhist path to enlightenment.

Spiritual Devotion and Preservation

Thangkas are not mere artworks; they are embodiments of spiritual devotion and religious teachings. They are considered sacred objects and are an integral part of Tibetan Buddhist culture. Efforts to preserve and promote thangka art include training new generations of thangka painters and ensuring that this ancient tradition continues to thrive.

Experience the Spirituality of Thangka Art

Thangka art invites you to explore the profound teachings of Tibetan Buddhism through intricate brushwork and sacred symbolism. It is a visual gateway to the spiritual realm, where devotion and wisdom converge. Explore our exclusive thangka art collection and let the divine portraits and vibrant colors transport you to the heart of Tibetan spirituality and culture.

Written by Govind Goswami

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In simpler terms, a digital painting is a painting produced by printing on Canvas using a High End printer specially designed for Fine Art reproduction.

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These paintings are Digitally reproduced, hence the cheap cost. We scan High Definition art work and then mass reproduce them using a High end printer.

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This technique is commonly used for reproductions of paintings and photographs, providing a modern and clean look to the finished piece.

There are no black or brown borders on the sides and no glass is used in these frames. The Wood used is Mature Sleeper wood which is high in strength and does not bend or distort over the time.

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Why is frame option not available for Large designs?

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We don't ship large frames as they are vulnerable to courier damages and the shipping costs is high for such frames, so getting them done locally would actually Save you some money.

Why don't you have more frame options?

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Frame is not our forte and as we are not a framing company, it's very difficult for us to maintain inventory of hundreds of designs of frame.

Hence, we request our sellers to buy Unframed art work, if you don't want a Gallery Wrap frame and get the frame done locally as per your taste, wall color, furniture color etc.

If i get a painting framed locally, do i need to put a Glass on it?

Not necessarily.

As the colors get soaked very well in the Canvas, you don't need to put a Glass on top to protect the colors.

Unlike pastle colors, which stay on top of the Canvas, Oil basked inks get soaked well and become an integral part of the fabric like colors on a Kurta or a Saree.

Because of this, the painting can be cleaned with a clean damp cloth once in a while and the colors don't get smudged.

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