Four Harmonious Friends thangka
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Description
The Four Harmonious Friends thangka depicts the four animals living together in harmony which is very skillfully handpainted by our skillfull artisan made by the use of natural materials and pigments to create a work of art which reflects the beauty and wisdom of Buddhist teachings.
Specification:
- Hand Painted
- Master Quality Thangka Painting
- Materials : Semi-Precious Natural Minerals, Pure Gold
- Base: Cotton Canvas
- Origination: Nepal
This thangka painting is a beautiful representation of the principle of interdependence and the importance of living in peace and cooperation with others. The thangka painting is set in a golden background which symbolizes the infinite space of the universe. In the center of the painting there is a tall flowering tree with four branches, each branch holding one of the four animals. The bird is perched on the top left branch symbolizing beauty and grace as well as the air element. The rabbit is depicted sitting on the next branch to the right representing gentleness, humility, and the earth element. On the right-hand side of the tree, a monkey is climbing up the branch symbolizing intelligence, creativity, and the water element. Finally, at the bottom left of the painting, there is an elephant standing on the branch representing strength, stability, and the fire element. Each animal holds the tail of the animal above it with its trunk, creating a beautiful and harmonious chain. The animals' interdependence represents the principle of harmony and reminds us of the importance of living in peace and cooperation with others.
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.