Thangka Painting
The art of Thanka painting is very old and was practiced as early as 3rd century B.C. in Nepal and Tibet. The word “Thanka” is believed to have come from the Tibetan word “Thangying” meaning a written record. These scared painting known as Pauvha in Nepali and Newari and Thangka in Tibetan are paraphernalia of Buddhist and Hindus experience God jotting them down in form of art in the canvas. These paintings generally represents Buddhist and Hindu Gods, Goddesses, meditating Buddha and his life cycle, wheel of life, Mandala, Bhairab, Manjushree, Green Tara, etc.
Thangka painting is a uniquely Tibetan tradition that evolved between the 7th and 12th centuries in Tibet.
Painted on canvas and mounted in silk brocade, a Thangka is more than just a work art. It is an object of devotion, an aid to spiritual practice and a source of blessings. Thangka painting is strictly governed by iconographic rules. From the canvas preparation and drawing of the subject, through to mixing and applying colors, decorating with gold and mounting the finished work in brocade, the creation of a Thangka painting involves skill and care at each stage and displays meticulous details and exquisite artisanship.Thangkas are believed to create positive influences in their surroundings. Its brilliant colors and forms awaken the mind and energize consciousness; its images stimulate capacities for visualization and nourish the heart. It is said that just the act of looking at a Thangka is in itself a good deed. By meditating on such objects, one can train and gain an understanding of certain types of awareness that the specific images portrays. Another reason for commissioning a Thangka painting may be to bring about good health, prosperity or long life.
Painting Process
There are six basic steps followed in Thangka painting:-
1. Stretching the canvas on a wooden frame.
2. Preparing the painting surface.
3. Creating the design or composition by sketching and tracing.
4. Laying down the initial coats of paint.
5. The principle application of paints of color pigments, silver and gold dust.
6. Adding the finishing touches.
About Thangka House
Thangka House is one of the largest manufacturers, wholesalers and exporters of finest Thangkas in Nepal offers online shop of Tibetan arts and crafts. We have Tibetan, Newari and Nepali Thangkas depicting paintings of deities in their various categories of Thangkas. Our Thangkas are of exquisite quality hand painted with the use of 24 karat gold and natural stone colors.
Thangkas House is committed to delivering a unique selection of Thangkas with an unparallel commitment to customer service. With great deals of optimism, we are bringing this platform for our online customers to create new business ventures. From our vast experience and face to face contact with retail and wholesale customers in Thamel Street and Freak Street we have selected what we feel are the best collections available in various categories.
Our Thangkas are supplied to all over the world and have been featured extensively in most of the monasteries around the world.
