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Wearing taboos
1. Do not wear when bathing: avoid thangka contact with water or bathing products.
2. Avoid placing in the toilet: the toilet is humid and unclean, which may damage the thangka.
3. Maintain piety and awe: thangka has religious significance and needs to be respected.
Daily care
1. Avoid exposure to the sun: place it in a constant temperature place to prevent the pigment from fading or the material from cracking.
2. Reduce smoke: long-term smoke will cause the surface of the thangka to turn yellow.
3. Moisture-proof area: keep it dry, and dry it in non-direct sunlight for 1-2 minutes in autumn to dehumidify, and avoid strong light.
**1. Core concept analysis**
- **Cinnabar (Cinnabar)**:
It is regarded as a sacred mineral pigment in Tibetan Buddhism, symbolizing the Dharma, vitality and exorcism. Its bright red color is often used to draw important Buddha statues or scriptures, and has both religious and aesthetic significance.
- **Tibetan hand-painted**:
Strictly following the meticulous brushwork techniques of the "Statue Measurement Sutra", the painter needs to undergo years of training, with delicate lines and rich color layers, reflecting the rigor of religious rituals.
- **Three-dimensional Tsatsa**:
"Tsatsa" is a Tibetan word that refers to a miniature relief Buddha statue or pagoda pressed with a mold. Three-dimensional Tsatsa presents a three-dimensional effect through high relief or round sculpture techniques, and is commonly used for worship or Tibetan.
- **Thangka**:
Tibetan Buddhist scroll painting, covering painting, embroidery, applique and other forms, used for religious practice, education and decoration.
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**2. Craft features**
- **Materials and techniques**:
- **Base**: Cotton or silk is selected, and it is processed through processes such as stretching, gluing, and polishing.
- **Pigment**: Mainly cinnabar, supplemented with natural minerals (lapis lazuli, malachite) and plant dyes, and mixed with animal glue.
- **Three-dimensional part**: Clay is mixed with incense ash and gem powder, and is shaped by mold or directly carved, and then attached to the thangka picture after drying.
- **Gilding**: Gold foil or gold powder is used locally to enhance the sacredness.
- **Religious connotation**: Every detail must conform to the records in the classics, such as the proportions of the Buddha statues, handprints, and ritual instruments, reflecting the correspondence of the three secrets of "body, speech, and mind".
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**3. Cultural significance**
- **Practice medium**: Thangka is a tool for visualization and practice, and the three-dimensional rubbing symbolizes the "body support" of the Buddha. The combination of the two strengthens the practitioner's concentration.
- **Blessing function**: Cinnabar is believed to have protective power. This type of thangka is often used in family Buddhist halls and temples to pray for peace and wisdom.
- **Art inheritance**: It represents the high achievement of Tibetan craftsmanship (crafts) and is an important part of the intangible cultural heritage.
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**5. Modern Innovation**
Contemporary artists try to combine traditional tsa-tsa thangkas with modern materials (such as resin and metal), or reduce their size for portability, while still maintaining the core religious elements.