Noun
thangka (plural thangkas)
A painted or embroidered linen banner, usually depicting Buddhist themes, originating in Tibet; a prayer flag.
A single large painting by a thangka master can go for 30 million yuan (4.6 million U.S. dollars) at auction," said Ruan Yuancheng, an official with Regong culture environment protection area, which manages the preservation of thangka art and culture. Source: Internet
Afterward, master thangka painter Tenzin Norbu will display and discuss four thangkas in a series of the lives of the Dalai Lamas. Source: Internet
As Thangka artworks are favored by more and more people, Tibet's Thangka industry is on the upswing. Source: Internet
Approximately 80 thangka paintings will be showcased at an exhibition. Source: Internet
For example, a Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) thangka - Tibetan Buddhist painting on cotton or silk applique - records how Princess Wencheng entered Tibet and how the Jokhang Monastery was built following her arrival. Source: Internet
The commercial production of Thangka, traditional Buddhist scrolls painted in Tibetan areas, is one example where mass production is eroding the livelihood of real artisans." Source: Internet