Machig Labdron Thangka No 1 Masks The wooden doors feature hand

The wooden doors feature hand sculpted and boldly painted florals

According to the Tibetan Buddhist tradition

Tingsa are two small cymbals that are used by Buddhists during prayer and meditation

With its soft drape and scooped open front it's ideal for hot days or for layering up

Machig Labdron Thangka No 1 Masks The wooden doors feature handMachig Labdron is commonly viewed as a dakini, a yogini and as a deity. She was unusual in that she was both a woman and a Tibetan, distinguishing her from the normal path of Indian male Buddhist masters. Machig Labdron spent her life in various guises, a brilliant scholar, respected teacher, caring mother and wandering mendicant. She is depicted here holding a damaru double headed drum in her right hand and a ghanta bell in her left, her leg raised