Welcome to our Soulful Thangka online store, where art meets spirituality.
Namaste, I'm Srijana, from the beautiful land of Nepal, and together with my talented cousin, who has the experienced of nearly 35 years in Thangka painting, we bring you a piece of our culture and spirituality through our handcrafted artworks.
Our journey began with a profound love for Buddhism and a deep-rooted connection to our artistic heritage. Each piece you find in our store, whether it's an intricate Thangka painting or a captivating Icon, is a labor of love, skill, and dedication. These artworks not only reflect our passion but also embody the essence of Buddhism, conveying peace, wisdom, and enlightenment.
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Explore the world of Thangka paintings and invite their unique energy into your home. These art pieces aren’t just visually stunning; they are conduits of positive vibrations and peaceful resonance, making them an exceptional addition to your living space.Our Thangka art collection showcases a tapestry of intricate designs, vibrant colours, and profound symbolism that will grace your home with timeless elegance.
Thangka Painting
Thangka painting is a traditional and sacred form of Tibetan and Nepali art. Thangkas are intricate, hand-painted or embroidered scroll paintings that typically depict deities, mandalas, and various scenes from Buddhist and Himalayan spiritual traditions. These paintings are characterized by their rich colors, intricate details, and unique symbolism.
How are Thangka paintings made ?
Thangka paintings are created through a meticulous and highly structured process. Here’s an overview of how Thangka paintings are made:
- Canvas Preparation: Thangka paintings are typically created on a canvas made of cotton . The canvas is stretched and attached to a wooden frame to ensure it remains flat during the painting process.Traditional sizing materials include a mixture of chalk, white clay, and glue .This sizing mixture is applied evenly to the stretched canvas. The artist should ensure there are no air bubbles or wrinkles in the canvas during this process.After applying the sizing, the canvas is smoothed and polished with a smooth stone or other suitable tool. This helps to create a very smooth and slightly absorbent surface, which is ideal for painting with natural pigments.
- Sketching: The process begins with the artist sketching the design on the canvas. The design often includes intricate details, sacred geometry, and specific proportions to maintain the authenticity of the representation.
- Adding the right color: Thangka artists use a variety of natural pigments made from minerals, stones, and organic sources to create the vibrant and symbolic colors in the paintings.The painting of a thangka is done with fine brushes. The artist blends different hues and adds details to give depth to the image.
- Line shaping and detailing : The artist adds shading, highlights, and intricate details to the painting. These details bring the subjects to life and give depth to the artwork.
Adding Real 24 karat gold is a crucial element in many Thangka paintings, used to represent the divine and to add a radiant quality to the artwork.It also creates a brilliant, shimmering effect when the light catches. - Finishing touches : Finally, the last main step involving the application of colors is the rendering of the faces of the main figures.
In many cases, the completed Thangka painting is blessed and consecrated by a qualified lama or monk to imbue it with spiritual significance and sanctity.