Machig Labdron Thangka No 1 Baskets handcrafted clothing

handcrafted clothing

Turning awheel is believed to have the same meritorious effect as orally reciting the mantra contained within

The Eden scene is framed beautifully by a ring of ceramic leaves affixed on sturdy wire

while the bamboo and thread wrapping creates intricate patterns that vary naturally from piece to piece

Machig Labdron Thangka No 1 Baskets handcrafted clothingMachig Labdron is commonly viewed as a dakini, a yogini and as a deity. She was unusual in that she was both a woman and a Tibetan, distinguishing her from the normal path of Indian male Buddhist masters. Machig Labdron spent her life in various guises, a brilliant scholar, respected teacher, caring mother and wandering mendicant. She is depicted here holding a damaru double headed drum in her right hand and a ghanta bell in her left, her leg raised