Thangka painting is a Tibetan traditional art, painted on canvas and mounted in silk brocade, that evolved between the 7th and 12th centuries in Tibet and Nepal. Thangka Painting is more than just a work of art. It is an object of devotion, an aid to spiritual practice, and a source of blessings. Thangka painting is strictly governed by iconographic rules. From the canvas preparation and drawing of the subject, through to mixing and applying colors, decorating with gold, and mounting the finished work in brocade, the creation of a thangka painting involves skill and care at each stage and illustrates particular details. MCAF’s sources of fundings: We sell arts and handicrafts in our Traditional Art Center to national and international markets. This is the main source of funding of M.C.AF.’s trust. We believe this is
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