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Two Mandalas (Brocadeless Thangka)

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Name: Two Mandalas (Brocadeless Thangka)
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: CAA604
Price: 2160.00 USD
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	CAA604
	PURE 24 CARAT GOLD, ACRYLIC PAINT
	53.1 inch Height X 37.4 inch Width
	Weight 400 gm

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Awaken Your Sacred Sanctuary

Immerse your living space in profound spiritual harmony with a breathtaking creation designed to elevate your daily meditation. You will discover an extraordinary focal point that invites inner peace and transforms any room into a tranquil sanctuary of contemplation.

Masterful Artisanal Creation

Master artisans devote countless months of meticulous dedication to bring each intricate detail of the canvas to life. You will appreciate the brilliant fusion of vibrant acrylic paint and glistening pure 24 carat gold applied by hand. Every delicate brushstroke reflects centuries of ancestral techniques passed down through generations of devoted practitioners.

Dazzling Visual Symphony

Commanding attention with a generous 53.1 inch height and 37.4 inch width, the magnificent composition draws your eyes into mesmerizing geometric depths. You will marvel at the luminous golden accents that catch the ambient light and create an ethereal, glowing dimensionality. The extraordinary scale allows every micro-deity and sacred symbol to reveal itself with breathtaking clarity.

Timeless Himalayan Heritage

Rooted in ancient Tibetan Buddhist cosmology, the sacred geometry serves as a visual map for navigating the enlightened mind. You will connect deeply with a rich lineage of wisdom where dual circular mandalas symbolize the ultimate union of compassion and emptiness. Each motif carries profound mythological significance designed to guide your consciousness toward higher spiritual awakening.

Versatile Interior Placement

Hang the masterpiece above your meditation altar to anchor your mindfulness practice with grace and regal elegance. You can also showcase the stunning composition in a refined living room or executive study to inspire awe in discerning guests. The sophisticated unframed brocadeless aesthetic seamlessly complements both contemporary minimalist interiors and classic traditional decor.

Preserving Your Heirloom

Protect the radiant gold leaf and rich pigments by shielding the delicate surface from direct, harsh sunlight and excessive moisture. You will ensure generations of enduring beauty simply by gently dusting the canvas with a soft, dry cloth when needed. Treat the cherished masterpiece with reverence, and it will reward your family with timeless artistic and spiritual value 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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