Variously spelt as thangka, tangka, thanka, or tanka, is a Tibetan Buddhist painting on cotton, silk applique, usually depicting a Buddhist deity, scene, or mandala Thangka serve as important teaching tools depicting the life of the Buddha, various influential lamas and other deities and bodhisattvas. Tangkas hang on or beside altars, and may be hung in the bedrooms or offices of monks and other devotees Thangkas are traditionally kept unframed and rolled up when not on display, mounted on a textile backing somewhat in the style of Chinese scroll paintings, with a further silk cover on the front for protection Affordable Pricing and Comprehensive Protection: Our reasonably priced collection makes it easy to bring the serene and enchanting world of Tibetan art into your home or office. Each is protected with a silk cover to safeguard it from dust and damage