Thangka

A Thangka is a traditional Tibetan Buddhist painting or textile artwork that depicts deities, spiritual symbols, or scenes from Buddhist teachings. Created on cloth or paper, they often feature detailed, vibrant imagery framed with ornate borders. Thangkas serve as visual aids for meditation, teaching, and ritual practices, helping practitioners focus on specific spiritual concepts. They are highly revered, often painted or embroidered by skilled artists, and can range from small personal pieces to large, elaborate hangings displayed in monasteries. Overall, they are both holy objects and fine examples of Tibetan artistic and spiritual heritage.