Leslie Rinchen-Wongmo, Silk Applique Thangkas

Contemporary Buddhist Textile Art rooted in Tibetan Tradition

Pool of Light by Leslie Rinchen-Wongmo POOL OF LIGHT

19"x30" / 48 x 77 cm

Nontraditional piece based on a photograph by Diane Barker.

The figures of a nomadic mother and child in a tent in eastern Tibet are hand-stitched with traditional techniques and then superimposed on the photo printed on cotton canvas.

The finished work is stretched on a rigid wooden frame.

Last Updated on Thursday, 27 August 2009 04:08

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The Tibetan word "thangka" is transliterated in various ways, and this pieced and embroidered fabric type is often referred to as applique thanka.

So whether you're looking for fabric thangka or applique tangka or silk thangkha or however you spell it, thanks for visiting! Enjoy your stay.

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