Thangka Paintings – Tibetan Buddhist Art
Explore original handcrafted Thangka paintings featuring Buddhist deities, sacred imagery and mandala compositions. Discover the artists, subjects and visual traditions behind Tibetan Buddhist art at Treasure Of India.
What Is a Thangka Painting?
A Thangka is a traditional Buddhist painting format used to depict religious subjects, deities and symbolic compositions. Artists work with detailed linework, carefully arranged figures and richly rendered decorative elements. Materials, techniques and presentation can vary by artwork and artist.
Explore Thangka Paintings by Subject
Discover Shakyamuni Buddha, Green Tara, White Tara, Chenrezig, Manjushri, Guru Padmasambhava, Guru Rinpoche and Kalachakra mandala artworks. Open each product to review its specific subject, artist, dimensions, materials and presentation details.
The Artists Behind Thangka Art
Traditional Buddhist art becomes easier to understand when the artist and making process are visible. Explore our artist profiles and use the Craft Map of India to discover artists and traditional art forms across India.
Buy Thangka Paintings
Browse Thangka paintings by subject, artist, dimensions and price. For meditation spaces, homes, offices or collections, review the individual artwork details before purchasing. For higher-value pieces, contact Treasure Of India if you need additional product or purchase information.
Collect Art That Keeps Tradition Visible
When an artwork finds a home, the artist gains visibility and an opportunity to continue creating. Collecting handmade Thangka art can therefore become part of a wider cycle of art, recognition, encouragement, continued creation and heritage preservation.
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Thangka painting buying guide: choosing an original Tibetan Buddhist thangka
A thangka is a Tibetan Buddhist painting made as an aid to meditation and devotion. Each figure follows precise proportions handed down through the tradition, and the painting is built up in fine layers of colour and line. Thangkas in this collection are hand-painted by Smanla Tsering in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.
How to recognise an original thangka
- Fine, even linework: faces, hands and ornaments are drawn with very fine brushes, and the detail holds up under close viewing. Prints lose sharpness when you look closely.
- Layered colour: hand-painted colour has depth and slight texture; printed thangkas look flat.
- Signature and certificate: every thangka here ships with a signed certificate of authenticity naming the artist.
Popular thangka subjects
- Shakyamuni Buddha: the most chosen subject for meditation rooms and studies.
- Chenrezig and Manjushri: the bodhisattvas of compassion and wisdom.
- Mandalas such as the Kalachakra: geometric compositions for collectors and large walls.
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Price guide
Thangka paintings here currently range from ₹14,999 to ₹65,000. Price depends on size, the level of detail and the framing.
Framing and care
Hang a thangka at or above eye level, away from direct sun and humidity. Check each product for its framing details. Dust gently and never use water.
Why buy from Treasure of India
- Original thangkas hand-painted by a named artist.
- Signed certificate of authenticity with every piece.
- Video call on request to see a piece before you buy, or visit our gallery in Palam Vihar, Gurugram.
- Free delivery in India on orders of ₹2,999 and above, and worldwide shipping in 2 to 3 weeks.
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