History
The
art of Thanka painting is very old and was practiced as early as 3rd
century B.C. in Nepal and Tibet.
Introduction
The word "Thanka" is believed to have come from the Tibetan
word "thang yig" meaning a written record.
Varieties
Colorful hand paintings are generally represent Buddhist and Hindu Gods,
Goddesses, meditating Buddha and his life cycle, Wheel of Life, Mandala,
Bhairab, Exotic pictures, etc. Two basic types of thanka paintings are
generally available, Tibetan style and Newari style (Paubha), each having
its own fundamental style of painting.
Production
Thankas are generally painted on cotton cloth or paper with natural
(stone / vegetable) and artificial (chemical) colors, while gold and
silver painted thankas are very standard and expensive.
Exports
Thankas are hung in the shrines, monasteries and private homes as religious
teaching materials and decoration. They are exported to Taiwan, Germany,
Korea, Canada and USA.
Price
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