Green Tara Mini Thangka — Artwork Core Only · XTK-082 — XTK-082:9673da3fa4acaebaa443e3c68d80c9238e19220ed08a96370de93517f2eeab1d
The piece

Thangka Painting · Cotton canvas

Green Tara Mini Thangka — Artwork Core Only · XTK-082

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Green Tara · 4.0 × 5.0 cm · xtk-082

The piece

Size 4.0 × 5.0 cm
MaterialCotton canvas
Artist / workshopJixian
OriginRegong / Tongren County, Huangnan Prefecture
Figure Green Tara
Referencextk-082
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 Tara theme in Buddhist art; body color, face, mudras, implements, 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 gentle courage and moving forward at ease

Green Tara's peaceful, gentle yet active artistic image often brings to mind a spirit of keeping goodwill, courage and a steady heart amid change and pressure.

An emerald green body, a fresh, eye-catching picture

The emerald green figure reflects the rich golden yellow, vermilion, lake blue and pink-white, making the subject vivid and the whole picture ornate and full, with an extra touch of fresh brightness.

Holding a blue lotus, adding an elegant, calm detail

The blue lotus echoes the figure's dignified posture, bringing a soft, elegant visual balance amid the intricate, rich patterns and giving the theme more composure and calm.

A seated posture with one foot gently lowered, a vivid sense of moving forward at ease

The figure is not in a completely still seated pose; the lowered foot makes the picture lively and natural, often understood as an artistic expression of not being trapped by hesitation and being ready to respond to life's changes.

Halo, clouds, flowers, leaves and waves laid out in layers, lasting detail

From the crown jewels, necklaces and garment folds to the round halo, lotuses, clouds, rocks, waves and jewel patterns, the picture is rich in elements, with the fine, ornate decorative beauty of traditional thangka.

Cultural Meaning

Green Tara's artistic image can often be understood as a cultural expression of gentleness, courage and timely action. The emerald body, blooming lotus and light, relaxed posture do not emphasize hard strength; they present a state of keeping the heart soft and the eyes clear even in complex surroundings.

Facing the unknown, people inevitably feel anxiety, hesitation or worry. True composure is not the absence of difficulty, but the ability, before things become clear, to still take care of one's emotions, look carefully at the direction ahead and take the next step at the right pace. Green Tara's lowered foot seems to remind us not to be bound by fear, nor to rush to prove anything; keep goodwill and resolve, and you will slowly walk your own road.

The blessing this mini thangka conveys is the wish that, amid busyness, change and challenge, one can still keep some calm and courage; may you treat life gently and answer choices firmly, so every step is easy and full of strength.

May your lotus heart be clear and peaceful and you meet all things with composure;

may you hold courage in your heart and every step have direction;

may you be calm and firm, and the road ahead bright and open.

Suitable For

People going through busyness, pressure or changes in life

Carrying wishes for a settled heart, letting go of excessive worry and meeting change with composure; may they keep their own rhythm amid the clutter.

Family and friends starting a new life or a new stage

Expressing a sincere blessing for stepping out bravely and moving forward at ease; may they meet the new journey with clarity and gentleness.

Friends who need encouragement and companionship

When they feel lost or tired, may they slowly regain their inner strength and face what is before them in a more peaceful, firm state.

Collectors who love the Green Tara theme and thangka painting

The emerald figure, blue lotus, halo, clouds, lotus seat and waves form a complete composition, vivid in color and full of detail, suited to close, quiet viewing and collecting.

Yourself

Display it in your study, on your workbench, in a resting space or personal collection area as a reminder to keep gentleness, clarity and the courage to keep going amid outside turmoil.

Display and Care Suggestions

Keep the environment dry and clean, away from damp.

Keep it away from grease, perfume, cleaners and other chemicals.

Display, store and enjoy it in a tidy, respectful way.

Size 4.0 × 5.0 cm
Included accessoriesNone
FramingUnmounted — artwork core only; frame/case not included
MaterialCotton canvas
Artist / workshopJixian
Art traditionRegong school
OriginRegong / Tongren County, Huangnan Prefecture
Figure Green Tara
Referencextk-082
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-082