Torana by Mukti Singh Thapa Size:88 x 41 cm (35" x 16") Print This fascinating artwork by master

This fascinating artwork by master artist Mukti Singh Thapa is the Yoni Mandala

displays Thapa's mastery of the 13th - 16th century Newar Design style through its intricate design and use of traditional iconography

This brilliant blue lapis pendant is handmade in the Himalaya by today's finest Newari artisan

This method takes considerable concentration

Torana by Mukti Singh Thapa Size:88 x 41 cm (35" x 16") Print This fascinating artwork by masterThis dramatic painting by master artist Mukti Singh Thapa is named Torana. It depicts four animals that often adorn the torana, the decorative framework that surrounds Buddhist and Hindu deities in paintings and sculpture and is also used as entranceways in temples. From bottom to top, the four animals are an elephant, snow lion, and the mythical kinnara and shardula. This graceful piece displays Thapa's mastery of the 13th 16th century Newar Design