This beautiful piece, the Milarepa Appliqué Thangka shows Jetsun Milarepa seated serenely in the mountains, his hand cupped to his ear, symbolizing his deep meditative listening and the spontaneous songs of realization he composed. His green body represents his connection with nature and the harmony achieved through years of meditation and spiritual discipline.

Appliqué thangkas like this one are created with intricate layers of silk and brocade, each piece hand-cut and sewn together with precision. Artisans carefully layer and stitch colored fabrics to form the sacred imagery, often embellishing it with fine embroidery, gold threads, and silk borders. The process is both artistic and devotional — taking weeks or even months to complete — and results in a luminous thangka that embodies spiritual depth, craftsmanship, and reverence.

Size: 6 feet tall and 47 inches wide approx.