Amazing Thangka of Tibet

Amazing Thangka of Tibet

 

Thangka is the Tibetan word for art images created on rolls of silk or satin. The art form recreates Tibetan anecdotes or folk customs and images of the Buddha. It’s an art handed down over a thousand years. It’s listed as a part of China’s Cultural Heritage. When traveling in Tibet, you can see thousands of stores selling Thangka. You can actually buy one if you are interested.