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Among the 23 kinds of mineral pigments used for Tangkapainting, the most expensive ones are red, which comes from coral powder, and blue, from turquoise not mention of saffron and other precious vegetable dyes such as special malachite and cinnabar found only on the Plateau. All materials are mixed with animal glue and ox bile to make the luster stay. Coloring comes first. Tangkhas come in a huge variety of styles, depicting various subjects. A tangkha may portray the Buddha or some other deity, or a concept in Tibetan cosmology, astrology or medicine. The iconography of the tangkha is rich in information about the spiritual practice of Buddhists and the Tibetan worldview. Tangkha painting involves mastery of many demanding techniques: mastering in sketching the illustrations and numerous deities according to formal iconography rules laid down by generations of Tibetan masters, learning to grind and apply paints, and learning to prepare and apply details in pure gold. The creation of a tangkha painting involves skill and care at each stage and displays meticulous detail and exquisite artisanship. 3000 embroidery pieces are found both on top and bottom of this scroll and they do not repeat themselves in any form
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