Tibetan Buddhist Thangkas & Painting Collection

Tibetan thangka art dates back to the 11th century and is a traditional style of Buddhist painting. The word means "recorded message" in Tibetan. Traditionally, thangka paintings have been created as teaching and meditation aids for religious scholars. They are often produced as vertically oriented scrolls made of silk or cotton fabric. These pieces frequently show revered Buddhist deities and teachers encircled by other significant religious symbols. 

Buddhist Thangka for Meditation 

Typically, thangka paintings meant for meditation practice take the shape of a mandala. A mandala is a symbolic circular diagram that is typically made up of numerous concentric rings with images of gods on them. Using a thangka, the spectator mentally moves from the lines and outer circles of fire, diamonds, lotus leaves, and graveyards into this visual region, ultimately arriving at the mandala itself. 

Displaying Handmade Painting Thangka

When gathering thangkas, the textile mounting is an additional consideration. Although a thangka's initial textile mounting is frequently undamaged, remounting is frequently required because of the harm the artwork has sustained. There are situations when the mounting obscures a lot of the artwork, making crucial elements difficult to see.

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