Oil Varnished Stupa Mandala:

The elaborate and distinctive Tibetan Buddhist artwork known as the oil varnished stupa mandala depicts the Buddha's enlightened realm. Usually formed of wood, the mandala is meticulously painted and embellished with gold leaf, precious stones, and elaborate motifs. A three-dimensional stupa, a traditional Buddhist structure that represents the Buddha's enlightenment, serves as the mandala's main focal point.

The wood is coated with several layers of oil varnish, a form of resin, to give it a glossy and long-lasting finish, in a labor-intensive technique used to build the stupa mandala. A smooth, even surface that is perfect for painting and decorating is produced by carefully applying the varnish and allowing each layer to dry before continuing.

What is a Thangka painting?
The Tibetan word Thangka means an unfolding painting, where the word Thang stands for an unfolding scroll and Ka means a painting. Thangka paintings, as a whole, are a visual representation of Buddhist deities, scenes, or mandalas, painted on silk or cotton canvas.

Thangka Paintings follow a generic principle of composition, design, and iconography. It is made following tradition and guidelines while leaving spaces for personal creativity and expression. In Buddhist culture, Thangka Paintings hold high religious values. In a way, it is also a tool that facilitates the realization of one's true nature or the nature of reality

In Ritual Thangka, we provide a collection of a variety of Thangka paintings. Every one of our paintings has been hand-picked by our curators. We take great care in scrutinizing all aspects, from the quality of the thangka cloth to its composition, so that you get only the finest quality paintings.

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Size: 14"/ 36 cm (width) x 21"/ 53cm (height)
Materials: Cotton Canvas, Acrylic Colors, Genuine 24K Gold
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THIS THANGKA IS HAND-PAINTED IN THE TRADITIONAL STYLE AND THE QUALITY IS HIGH

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Framing:
-Not mounted on a traditional brocade
-Tibetan Silk brocade is available in a variety of colors and quality
-Price ranges from $35 to $100 depending upon the silk quality
-Additional 3 business days for this service
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Delivery:
-Free Shipping
-Standard Courier Services
-4-10 business days for delivery
-All items are insured
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Return Policy:
-Returns are accepted within 60 business days.
-You can ship either to Nepal or Texas (USA), whichever works better for you.
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We will be more than happy to answer all your questions.