Lhasa Appliqué Thangka

Layered textiles give Lhasa's appliqué thangka a distinctive presence. Looking at the materials and construction offers insight into an art with religious and cultural meaning.

Here an image is built from layers of textile. Looking at how the pieces are assembled reveals a tradition distinct from painted thangka, with its own materials and religious meaning.

A closer encounter

• Discover the textile layers and construction of an appliqué image.
• Explore its cultural setting through respectful observation and explanation.

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