Books in the SACRED TIBETAN TEXTILES series

Mandala. Artistic, religious and cultural traditions unite in this design. The handwoven fabric reproduced on this journal is an authentic expression of the weavers cultural heritage. In Buddhist tradition, the term mandala refers to a spiritual symbol representing the universe, specifically when in a geometric pattern as seen here.

Shankha. Artistic, religious and cultural traditions unite in the handwoven pattern of this design. The fabric reproduced on this journal is an authentic expression of the weavers cultural heritage. The name shankha refers to the conch shell, one of the Eight Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism. The shell represents fearlessly proclaiming the truth of dharma.