It was kismet to find this exquisite White Tara, a gift for my good friend on her 30th birthday, on Ritual Thanka's Etsy. They have so many practice-quality paintings created by true craftsmen, and the purchasing process is easy.
When I called Ritual's contact number to ask a question, their sales manager answered and took action to help even though it wasn't his normal job. (Thanks, Rajendra!)
They also sent me a brief personal video showing the packed thangka ready for shipping, and got it out the door quickly -- in the face of the covid pandemic, no less.
You can feel safe supporting Nepalese artists by purchasing from Ritual Thanka.
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PARTLY GOLD PLATED
This is partly fire Gold Gilded Ritual Items - Mix of Tibetan offering set. The gold is gilded by the ancient process of gold gilding using amalgam Gold. This process of Gold gilding is known as Mercury Gold Gilding (पारा Pārā सुन Suna जलप Jalap), Fire Gilding, or Fire gold plating(In Nepal). Gold gilded by this process is very good for the copper statues, as the statue gilded by this process will retain the gold for a very long time. Gold Gilded by this process is comparatively expensive to the modern electrochemical plating but due to its durability, it is still a preferred choice for many collectors and practitioners alike.
SILVER PLATED
This Ritual Items - Mix of Tibetan offering set is plated with silver, Silver plating has been used since the 18th century to provide cheaper versions of sculpture that would otherwise be made of solid silver. Mr. Suman Shakya our master craftsman, who expertises in carving, and plating has helped us in is silver plating process of this Tibetan offering set, Ritual Items - Mix.
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Size: (18 x 11 x 8 )cm
Weight: 2520 Grams
Material: copper
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Delivery:
-We offer free shipping.
-Standard Courier Services DHL only
-4-10 business days for delivery
-All items are insured
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Return Policy:
-Returns are accepted within 14 business days.
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May everything be auspicious!