JAMBHALA: NAMTOSE
Vaisravana or Vessavana, also known as Namtose in Tibetan, is one of the Four Heavenly Kings and holds significant importance in Buddhism. He is often depicted as a warrior-king and is associated with warfare. Vaisravana is known by various names in different cultures and languages, such as Kubera and Jambhala in Sanskrit, Kuvera in Pali, and Namtose in Tibetan.
USE OF REAL GOLD
This thangka of Jambhala: namtose has real gold painted on its surface along with other paints. This is an ancient process of decorating the thangka in Tibetan Buddhism, Here gold is ground into gold dust, which is then mixed with other undisclosed material to make it paintable on the canvas. this mixture is then mixed with transparent glue and painted on the thangka.
INTRODUCTION TO THANGKA
A thangka, also known as tangka, thanka, or tanka, is a vibrant and intricate Tibetan Buddhist painting that serves as a visual representation of spiritual teachings. Crafted with meticulous detail on cotton or silk appliqué, thangkas depict a wide range of subjects including Buddhist deities, sacred scenes, mandalas, and narrative stories. These sacred artworks are traditionally kept unframed and rolled up for storage, resembling ancient scrolls. To protect their delicate nature, thangkas are mounted on textile backings and often adorned with a silk cover on the front. Proper preservation in dry environments is crucial to maintain the integrity and longevity of the silk.
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