Antique Manjushri Thangka Painting
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Description
This Manjusri Thangka Painting is an antique, traditional Tibetan Buddhist artwork depicting Manjusri, a figure associated with wisdom and intellect. Thangkas are usually painted on cloth and are integral to Tibetan Buddhist culture. This Manjusri Thangka is a unique piece, crafted by experienced artisans using customary techniques. Its elaborate detailing and bright colors create a stunning visual effect in any environment.
Manjushri, as a Bodhisattva of Wisdom, embodies the highest form of understanding and insight in Buddhism. Often depicted as a youthful figure radiating an aura, the Thangka painting shows him seated on a lotus throne with a sword and sacred text. This represents wisdom's power to cut through ignorance while the multiple arms and heads symbolize his transcendence of worldly limitations. His color of orange or saffron symbolizes the flames of wisdom, while his sword symbolizes discernment of truth from falsehood.
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.