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Copper Craft ~ Chiling, Ladakh

info_admin — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:18:09 +0000

No number of photographs or travel documentaries can prepare one for the boundless grandeur of Ladakh. A person visiting these mountains not only takes something back with him, but also leaves a bit behind. It is an experience which has the power to transform a person for the better. And a tiny yet very crucial part of this experience is the famous cultural craft of copper. There is an abundance of copper in the region. It is interesting to know that the Tibetan word for copper is ‘Zangs’ and the word ‘skar; means valley. So Zanskar can be literally translated to ‘Copper Valley; or even ‘Copper Mountain’.

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Thangka painting~Laddakh

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 10:26:07 +0000

Thangkas are religious painted scrolls depicting Buddhist deities, traditionally done on cloth. Over the years, techniques like embroidery and applique have been added. They are believed to be pictures of the spiritual worlds. Thangka is a traditional form of Buddhist art with Tibetan, Indian, Chinese, and Nepalese influences. Hence there are different schools and styles. Various factors determine this – geography, availability of raw materials, socio-cultural influences and the schools of Buddhism they follow.

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Pashmina Weaving~Leh

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Sun, 26 Aug 2018 10:23:31 +0000

The classic Ladakhi shawl is among the most exquisite textile, ever woven, the product of consummate skill and artistry applied to one of the world’s delicate fibres.

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