Green Tara Mini Thangka — Artwork Core Only · XTK-078 — XTK-078:dcf87cff5980a667260bb8a08f290aba72da5949bf83de983298b7306454b72c
The piece

Thangka Painting · Cotton canvas

Green Tara Mini Thangka — Artwork Core Only · XTK-078

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Green Tara · 4.0 × 5.0 cm · xtk-078

The piece

Size 4.0 × 5.0 cm
MaterialCotton canvas
Artist / workshopXiuba
OriginRegong / Tongren County, Huangnan Prefecture
Figure Green Tara
Referencextk-078
One of oneYes

The work

Artwork core only. Any frame or case shown in the photograph is for presentation and is not included.

About this work

Note: Green Tara is a common and important subject in Buddhist art; body color, face, mudras, implements, seated posture, crown and background details may differ across lineages and thangka works. The following focuses on thangka art, cultural meaning and gift blessings, and makes no claims of religious efficacy.

Key Selling Points

Green Tara theme, carrying kindness, courage and moving forward at ease

Green Tara's artistic image often brings to mind a gentle yet firm inner strength. As a small cultural artwork, it suits good wishes for a peaceful mind, brave action and a smooth life.

A striking, fresh blue-green body, creating a clear, peaceful visual center

The figure is mainly blue-green, standing out among the warm red halo, golden crown and vermilion garments. The fresh, vital color makes the whole picture dignified and ornate while carrying an open, refreshing feel.

One foot extended forward, a composed sense of action between stillness and movement

The figure sits on the lotus with one foot slightly extended, adding lightness and openness to the upright, solemn composition. This posture seems to say: the heart can be settled, and the feet can be ready at any time to walk a new road.

Accompanied by a lotus, gentle and harmonious details

The lotuses at her side and the flowering branch in her hand echo each other, with pink-white, azure and golden details interweaving to add elegance and abundance. The lotus imagery also keeps a soft, calm undertone amid the vivid colors.

A red halo, clouds, flowers and leaves unfolding in layers, rich and rewarding traditional patterns

From the gold crown, necklaces and garment folds to the round halo, scrolling clouds, flowers, leaves and lotus petals, the picture spreads out in order from the central figure. The details are intricate yet orderly, suited to close appreciation of linework, color and decorative patterns.

Cultural Meaning

Green Tara's artistic image can often be understood as a visual expression of compassion, sensitivity and drive combined. The figure sits on a lotus seat with a peaceful expression, yet the slightly extended foot conveys a light strength that neither hesitates nor stiffens. It seems to remind us that true composure is not staying in place, but being able, once the heart is steady, to still respond to life gently and decisively.

When facing change, pressure and the unknown, people often need not only hard persistence but also understanding of themselves, consideration for others, and the courage to take the next step when needed. Gentleness is not weakness, and quiet is not retreat; being willing to tend one's feelings and to deal earnestly with the problems at hand is itself a clear, solid strength.

The blessing this mini thangka conveys is the wish that amid busyness and ups and downs you always keep softness, clarity and courage; may you rest in the present and also set out when the time is right, keeping your own rhythm before every choice and walking lightly yet firmly toward a wider road.

May your heart be resilient and warm toward yourself and others;

may your eyes be clear and you meet things with composure and direction;

may your steps be light and steady and the road ahead free and open.

Suitable For

People in a busy, adjusting or transitional stage of life

Carrying wishes for a settled heart, facing change gently and bravely taking the next step; may they stay clear-headed amid complex affairs and find a rhythm that suits them in the new stage.

Family and friends who need encouragement, companionship and warm support

With Green Tara's fresh, gentle artistic image, expressing sincere care. When tired or hesitant, may they remember they still have the strength to gather themselves and keep going.

Friends starting a new job, a new life or a new plan

May they stay open and brave in the new environment without rushing to prove themselves; first do each step well, then find their own direction through continual accumulation.

Collectors who love the Green Tara theme and thangka painting

The blue-green body, red halo, lotuses, clouds, crown, necklaces and lotus seat are complete and rich, with bright, harmonious colors and fine, lively linework, suited to close, quiet viewing and collecting.

Yourself

Display it in your study, reading corner, on your workbench or in a personal collection space. Whenever you look up during the day, it reminds you not to panic at the world's fast or slow pace; steady your heart, live earnestly, and also walk bravely toward where you want to go.

Display and Care Suggestions

Keep the environment dry and clean, away from damp, dust and high heat or direct sun.

Keep it away from grease, perfume, cleaners and other chemicals, and avoid direct contact with the painted surface.

Display, store and enjoy it in a tidy, respectful way to keep the work complete and beautiful.

Size 4.0 × 5.0 cm
Included accessoriesNone
FramingUnmounted — artwork core only; frame/case not included
MaterialCotton canvas
Artist / workshopXiuba
Art traditionRegong school
OriginRegong / Tongren County, Huangnan Prefecture
Figure Green Tara
Referencextk-078
One of oneYes

A note on what this is

We present these objects as works of art and describe their subjects and craftsmanship. We make no claim that ownership will change your circumstances.

General craft background

Notes on Color Thangka Craftsmanship

Color thangka uses natural mineral coloring as its core visual language. On a smooth, finely prepared cotton ground, the painter sketches and outlines the figures according to iconographic rules, then applies color layer by layer using mineral pigments such as cinnabar, realgar, malachite green, azurite blue, conch-shell white, red ochre and yellow ochre, together with small amounts of plant-based color.

During painting, the pigments are ground, settled and mixed with binder, then blended with animal glue and applied in thin washes. Through repeated glazing from light to dark, the painter renders the texture of the deity's body, the folds of garments, lotus patterns, rocks and clouds, and background ornament, so the colors are full and vivid while keeping fine, translucent layers.

Mineral pigments commonly used in color thangka include:

  • Cinnabar: for robes, lotuses, flame patterns and red ornament
  • Realgar: for the warm yellow of the deity's body, crowns and local patterns
  • Malachite / mineral green: for lotus leaves, landscapes, garments and blue-green ornament
  • Lapis lazuli / azurite blue: for the sky, background, garment folds and blue details
  • Conch-shell white: for highlighting the body, cloud patterns, pearls and facial details
  • Red ochre, yellow ochre: for rocks, ground, skin-tone transitions and warm layers
  • Carbon black: for outlines, hair, shadows and contour details

After the main coloring is done, the painter outlines contours, garment folds and patterns with a fine brush, and uses gold leaf, gold powder or mud gold in places such as the halo, crown, ritual implements, garment edges and important motifs to paint details, adding dignity and opulent layers to the work.

Traditional materials palette (general reference)

This palette is general background and does not confirm that every listed material is present in this individual work.

Canvas: cotton; pigments: gold leaf, silver leaf, gold powder, silver powder, mud gold, mud silver, coarse gold, fine gold, deep gold, light gold, red gold, blue gold, 98 gold, 74 gold, cinnabar, vermilion, realgar, orpiment, red ochre, yellow ochre, stone yellow, malachite green (malachite), azurite blue (azurite), lapis lazuli, ultramarine, stone purple, amethyst powder, lime white, lead white, conch-shell white, mica powder, carbon black, pine-soot ink, mineral carbon black, indigo, earth green, mineral red, mineral brown.

General condition and aftercare guidance

Condition, Imperfections and Free Replacement Policy

Subtle differences in brushwork, the natural graininess of mineral pigments, changes in the luster of the gold under different lighting, and the slight texture of the canvas and mounting materials are all normal features of a traditional hand-painted thangka, not quality problems.

Because every thangka is hand-painted, no two works are exactly alike. Slight color differences or variations in local brushwork or pattern details caused by photographic lighting, screen display and the properties of natural materials are within the normal range.

If the work you receive has any of the following, we will replace it with a new one free of charge:

Obvious creases, damage or stains on the painting;

Damage to the canvas, paint layer or mounting that affects the overall display;

Obvious and substantial differences in color, material or craftsmanship between the item and the displayed sample;

The main image, size or core craftsmanship seriously does not match the order.

We carefully inspect every work before shipping and only send it once we have confirmed that the painting, materials, mounting and packaging are in good condition, doing our best to ensure the work you receive is complete, beautiful, and meets display and collecting standards.

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Green Tara Mini Thangka — Artwork Core Only · XTK-078