Art And Painting Of Sikkim

These paintings portray images of different gods goddesses and philosophies related to buddhism.

Art and painting of sikkim.

Buddhist artdastkari haat samiti the northern indian state of sikkim which till 1975 was a buddhist monarchy had a close cultural relationship with tibet. Thangka paintings thangka paintings are unique to the state of sikkim. The artists create these special painting using cotton canvas and silk frame. Their origin lies in a dancing cult for exorcising malignant demons and human enemies.

In the olden days these paintings were the only source of spreading buddhist teachings across the state. There are a plenty of art and craft forms in sikkim. Thangka painting of sikkim. The thangka works of master craftsmen sell for thousands of rupees abroad.

Saatchi art is pleased to offer the art print sikkim himalaya 1 by c h h a b i k i s k u. Thangka painting is a renowned art of sikkim. Size is 9 h x 12 w in. The bulk of the people of the state belong to rural areas and they have their old tradition of making several utility objects.

Monastic dances of sikkim the reputed mask dances of sikkim are uniquely beautiful and these dances known as chaams are practised during festivals and other ceremonial events. Sikkim art and craft. Thangka painting of sikkim early 20th century from the collection of. Sikkim has always lured travelers with its misty valleys and snow clad peaks.

Sikkim s famous mask dances are simply spectacular. One of the most popular handicraft objects of sikkim includes a choksee table woolen carpet canvas wall hanging thankas delineating painting on various aspects of. Thangka paintings mainly depict the images of deities and gods special buddhist preaching and other. Dastkari haat samiti show less read more.

Though these dances differ from one another in style and theme but they all deal with the triumph of good over evil. Thangka paintings are a unique art practiced in sikkim. Archival inks on fine art paper canvas. Chaams are performed on ceremonial and festive occasions.

They work in seclusion in remote villages as cited by exgovernor of sikkim namely taleyarkhan 1981 cane and bamboo work of sikkim. Home sikkim art and crafts html. While buddhism in sikkim absorbed local customs and beliefs it continued to follow the tenets of vajrayana buddhism as practiced in tibet. The art form originated in nepal in the 7th century developing into several schools of painting.

Art and culture of sikkim revolves around the beautiful varieties of regional dances dramas and paintings practised by the local inhabitants of the north eastern indian stateof sikkim. Sandwiched between bhutan and nepal and falling en route to tibet this mysterious land was till some years ago a restricted region. Initially these paintings were the only medium to preach the highest ideals of buddhism.