{"product_id":"guru-rinpoche-silk-applique-thangka","title":"Guru Rinpoche — Silk Appliqué Thangka","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuru Rinpoche Silk Appliqué Thangka — Hand-Stitched by Urgyen Sonam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA truly exceptional and one-of-a-kind traditional Tibetan \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esilk appliqué thangka of Guru Rinpoche\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, meticulously hand-stitched by Tibetan artist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUrgyen Sonam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes this piece particularly special is that the thangka bears the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esignature of His Holiness the Dalai Lama\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it a rare and meaningful work of sacred Tibetan Buddhist art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist: Urgyen Sonam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeity: Guru Rinpoche \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnique: Traditional hand-stitched silk appliqué and embroidery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThangka size: 88 × 61 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall size with silk brocade: 151 × 84cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreation time: Approximately 2 months of full-time work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSigned by His Holiness the Dalai Lama\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of a kind \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Art of Silk Appliqué Thangka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilk appliqué thangka is one of Tibet’s most extraordinary traditional sacred art forms. Rather than being painted, the image is carefully constructed from individual pieces of silk, which are shaped, layered, embroidered and stitched together by hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular Guru Rinpoche took approximately two \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emonths of dedicated full-time work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to complete.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe finished piece reflects Urgyen Sonam’s skill, patience, concentration and many years of training in this specialised Tibetan artistic tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally treasured by monasteries, practitioners and collectors, silk appliqué thangkas are valued for their beauty, craftsmanship and spiritual significance. When carefully preserved, the textile construction also makes them remarkably enduring works of sacred art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Guru Rinpoche is not simply a decorative artwork, but a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eunique piece of living Tibetan artistic and spiritual tradition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare opportunity to acquire an original hand-stitched Guru Rinpoche by Urgyen Sonam, bearing the signature of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePadmasambhava\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePadmasambhava, also known as Guru Rinpoche\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, played a central role in establishing Buddhism in Tibet during the eighth century and is especially revered in the Nyingma tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe represents \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewisdom, spiritual transformation and the overcoming of obstacles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the path to awakening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Tibet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53658674561317,"sku":null,"price":5000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/8685\/5461\/files\/EB5641B4-7E0F-4D5C-97D9-639C7C999F9A.jpg?v=1787546596","url":"https:\/\/littletibet.com.au\/products\/guru-rinpoche-silk-applique-thangka","provider":"Little Tibet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}