4 Harmonious Friends Thangka Painting
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Description
This traditional Tibetan Buddhist "Four Harmonious Friends" thangka painting is a representation of the past life of the Buddha, and conveys the message of working together through its depiction of four creatures. At the base is an elephant, representing strength, followed by a monkey symbolizing agility and the ability to hold things. A hare or rabbit depicts the harmony between entities of varying sizes, while a small bird carrying fruit or a twig symbolizes the smallest and most delicate part of the group.
This 4 Harmonious Friends Thangka Painting serves as a visual reminder of the importance of collaboration and accord. Typically adorning Tibet Buddhist places of worship, they were crafted by experienced artisans through the age-old techniques of gold and vegetable pigment application. The stunning coloration and meticulous detail of the thangka will bring a sense of aesthetic refinement and spiritual encouragement to any home space.
Product Specification:
- Hand Painted
- Materials: Semi-Precious Natural Minerals
- Base: Cotton Canvas
- Origination: Nepal
Hand Embroidery Brocade
Want to add a Brocade to your beautiful Thangka Painting? Traditional Style Brocade has been one of the most popular form of mounting as it has a greater religious merit.
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100% Cotton Canvas
Preparing the Cotton canvas before starting to paint a Thangka. This process includes washing, drying, stretching, sizing and everything needed to make a perfect base for the thangka to last for centuries.
Natural Minerals
Thangka Paintings are painted using the natural minerals. These are firstly grind into the powder form and then used in the thangka as a paint.