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Tibetan Hand-painted Thangka Pendant Necklace

Tibetan Hand-painted Thangka Pendant Necklace

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1. Black Jambhala Thangka Pendant (58x47cm) – Wealth Guardian  
This striking thangka pendant depicts 'Black Jambhala', Tibet’s fiercest wealth deity, seated atop a lotus throne with a mongoose spouting jewels. Hand-painted by Lhasa artisans using 24K gold leaf and crushed obsidian pigments, the 58x47cm artwork embodies Vajrayana Buddhism’s prosperity rituals. Jambhala’s third eye pierces greed, while his ritual skull cup (kapala) overflows with abundance. Crafted over 45 days using 8th-century techniques, the thangka features layered symbolism: his black skin absorbs negativity, golden robes radiate merit, and flaming aura purifies attachment. Ideal for entrepreneurs, this piece includes a consecration certificate from Drepung Monastery. Display it in offices or meditation spaces to invoke ethical success.  

2. Samantabhadra Thangka Pendant (58x47cm) – Cosmic Action  
Riding a six-tusked ivory elephant through celestial clouds, 'Samantabhadra' – Bodhisattva of Universal Benevolence – comes alive in this sapphire-blue thangka. Measuring 58x47cm, the pendant captures his "10 Great Vows" through intricate details: a lotus-bearing right hand symbolizing compassionate action, a wisdom text in his left, and a moon disc halo illuminating boundless patience. Artists used powdered turquoise mixed with yak milk for the heavenly hues, applying 12 gold-leaf lotus tiers representing the Buddhist path. Perfect for yogis, 90% of proceeds support Himalayan art schools. Includes a guide to Samantabhadra’s meditation mudras.  

3. Green Tara Thangka Pendant (58x47cm) – Compassion Embodied 
Emerald light radiates from this 58x47cm Green Tara pendant, depicting Buddhism’s "Mother of Liberation" in mid-step – ready to descend and alleviate suffering. Her right hand grants boons, the left holds a utpala flower symbolizing purity amidst chaos. Master painters from Shigatse blended malachite with crushed emeralds for her iconic green skin, while her silk dhoti shimmers with 1,880 micro-gold patterns (each a "seed syllable" mantra). The background reveals 21 Tara manifestations in miniature, visible under magnification. Takes 55 days to complete. Ideal for healers, it’s framed with protective Eight Auspicious Signs brocade.  

4. Manjushri Thangka Pendant (58x47cm) – Sword of Wisdom 
Buddhism’s wisdom king *Manjushri* brandishes his flaming sword (cutting ignorance) and lotus-supported scripture (Perfection of Wisdom Sutra) in this 58x47cm masterpiece. Artists employed rare "living gold" techniques – mixing gold dust with saffron-infused glue for his radiant aura. His lion mount’s mane contains 108 micro-calligraphy verses, while the flaming sword tip hides a tiny Om Ah Hum mantra. The sapphire-blue backdrop features 1,000 miniature stupas painted with single-hair brushes. Comes with a sound bowl-cleaned ritual card. Designed for scholars, 50 hours of mantra chanting were embedded during painting.  

All pieces: 
- Use organic mineral pigments on cotton canvas  
- Include heritage certification & care instructions  
- Made by 4th-generation New Menri School artists  

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  • Tibetan Thangka Art

    A Symphony of Natural Pigments

    Tibetan thangka, a sacred Buddhist scroll painting, is renowned for its intricate details and vibrant hues, achieved through the use of unique natural pigments. Unlike conventional paints, thangka artists rely on minerals, plants, and precious metals sourced from the Himalayas, ensuring both aesthetic brilliance and spiritual resonance.
    Mineral pigments form the backbone of thangka colors. Grinding stones like malachite (green), lapis lazuli (blue), and cinnabar (red) into fine powders, artists mix them with natural binders like yak glue and water. Gold and silver, often applied as leaf or powder, add divine luminosity to deities' halos and robes. Organic dyes from saffron, indigo, or rhubarb root create softer tones, while white hues may derive from crushed conch shells. Even semi-precious stones like coral or turquoise are occasionally incorporated.
    These pigments are labor-intensive to prepare but yield unparalleled depth and durability. Their radiant, unyielding colors symbolize the eternal nature of Buddhist teachings. Today, while synthetic alternatives exist, traditional masters uphold ancient recipes, believing natural materials carry sacred energy essential to thangka's spiritual function. This devotion to organic pigments preserves a living bridge between art, ecology, and faith.