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Lokeshvara (Brocadeless Thangka)

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Name: Lokeshvara (Brocadeless Thangka)
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: CAA667
Price: 2160.00 USD
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	CAA667
	PURE 24 CARAT GOLD, ACRYLIC PAINT
	59.1 inch Height X 43.3 inch Width
	Weight 400 gm

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Awaken Your Sanctuary

Transform your sacred space into a haven of boundless compassion and transcendental peace. You will discover an extraordinary focal point that invites deep meditation and elevates your spiritual practice. Every glance toward the canvas offers a gentle reminder of universal grace and inner tranquility.

Masterful Himalayan Artistry

Master artisans dedicate countless months to handcrafting each masterpiece using traditional techniques passed down through generations. You will admire the brilliant integration of vibrant acrylic paint and radiant pure 24 carat gold detailing that illuminates the composition. The meticulous brushwork reveals an astounding devotion to craft, resulting in a borderless masterpiece of peerless spiritual luxury.

Exquisite Scale and Radiance

Commanding attention with an impressive 59.1 inch height and 43.3 inch width, the magnificent creation anchors any room with profound dignity. You will trace the countless delicate arms and serene facial expressions rendered in breathtaking clarity across the expansive canvas. The gleaming golden accents catch the shifting ambient light, creating an evolving visual experience throughout your day.

The Embodiment of Infinite Compassion

Rooted in ancient Buddhist tradition, the revered depiction honors the bodhisattva who hears the cries of the world with infinite mercy. You connect directly with centuries of Himalayan heritage, embodying the sacred vow to liberate all sentient beings from suffering. The multifaceted iconography symbolizes transcendent wisdom and the tireless readiness to extend a helping hand to humanity.

Sanctuary and Meditation Spaces

Hang the radiant masterpiece in your meditation room, personal sanctuary, or executive study to cultivate an atmosphere of mindful awareness. You will find that placing the sacred art where morning light strikes brings the golden embellishments to vibrant life. Guests will naturally gravitate toward the profound serenity and exquisite visual storytelling radiating from the wall.

Preserving Your Sacred Heirloom

Protect your investment by framing the unframed canvas behind UV-resistant glass and keeping it away from direct sunlight. You will ensure generations of family members enjoy the pristine beauty by maintaining a stable indoor humidity and occasionally dusting with a soft, dry cloth. This enduring masterpiece promises to remain a treasured spiritual anchor and family heirloom for decades to come.

Unveiling the Divine Art: Journey into the Making of Thangkas

A Thangka is a traditional Tibetan Buddhist painting that usually depicts a Buddhist Deity (Buddha or Bodhisattva), a scene, or a mandala. These paintings are considered important paraphernalia in Buddhist rituals. They are used to teach the life of the Buddha, various lamas, and Bodhisattvas to the monastic students, and are also useful in visualizing the deity while meditating. One of the most important subjects of thangkas is the Bhavacakra (the wheel of life) which depicts the Art of Enlightenment. It is believed that Thangka paintings were developed over the centuries from the murals, of which only a few can be seen in the Ajanta caves in India and the Mogao caves in Gansu Province, Tibet. Thangkas are painted on cotton or silk applique and are usually small in size. The artist of these paintings is highly trained and has a proper understanding of Buddhist philosophy, knowledge, and background to create a realistic and bona fide painting.

The process of making a thangka begins with stitching a loosely woven cotton fabric onto a wooden frame. Traditionally, the canvas was prepared by coating it with gesso, chalk, and base pigment.

After this, the outline of the form of the deity is sketched with a pencil or charcoal onto the canvas using iconographic grids. The drawing process is followed in accordance with strict guidelines laid out in Buddhist scriptures. The systematic grid helps the artist to make a geometrical and professional painting. When the drawing of the figures is finalized and adjusted, it is then outlined with black ink.

Earlier, a special paint of different colors was made by mixing powdered forms of organic (vegetable) and mineral pigments in a water-soluble adhesive. Nowadays, artists use acrylic paints instead. The colors are now applied to the sketch using the wet and dry brush techniques. One of the characteristic features of a thangka is the use of vibrant colors such as red, blue, black, green, yellow, etc.

In the final step, pure gold is coated over some parts of the thangka to increase its beauty. Due to this beautification, thangkas are much more expensive and also stand out from other ordinary paintings.

Thangka paintings are generally kept unrolled when not on display on the wall. They also come with a frame, a silken cover in front, and a textile backing to protect the painting from getting damaged. Because Thangkas are delicate in nature, they are recommended to be kept in places with no excess moisture and where there is not much exposure to sunlight. This makes them last a long time without their colors fading away. Painting a thangka is an elaborate and complex process and requires excellent skills. A skilled artist can take up to 6 months to complete a detailed thangka painting. In earlier times, thangka painters were lamas that spent many years on Buddhist studies before they painted.

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