Lhasa
Thangka Paintings and Tibetan Silver
Lhasa is the spiritual and craft heart of Tibet. Thangkas — religious silk paintings often depicting Buddhist deities — have been made here for over a thousand years. Tibetan silver jewelry, prayer beads, and ritual objects are equally distinctive.
Craft Heritage
Thangka painting follows strict iconographic rules taught in monasteries. A traditional thangka can take 3 months to 3 years, using ground mineral pigments (lapis, malachite, gold). Different schools (Karma Gardri, Menri, Khyenri) have distinct styles.
Why Authentic
Genuine traditional thangkas use only mineral pigments and hand-prepared cotton canvas. Modern commercial thangkas often use synthetic paints. We work only with monastery-affiliated workshops.
Visit During Your Journey
Tibet requires special permits which we handle. Our Sichuan & Tibet Bespoke journey includes monastery visits where you can see thangka painting in progress.
Available Products
Traditional Thangka Painting
Hand-painted Buddhist thangka using traditional mineral pigments. 6-12 months production.
Tibetan Silver Prayer Beads (Mala)
108-bead Tibetan Buddhist mala in high-purity silver, turquoise, or sandalwood.
Traditional Tibetan Silver Jewelry
Necklaces, earrings, rings in traditional Tibetan style with turquoise/coral accents.
Hand-Hammered Singing Bowl
Authentic hand-hammered Tibetan singing bowl with leather-wrapped striker.
Hand-Woven Yak Wool Blanket
Soft, warm blanket woven from baby yak wool — softer than cashmere, locally sourced.
Questions About Lhasa Crafts?
We're happy to answer questions about authenticity, custom orders, or arranging workshop visits during your journey.