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Tibetan Thangka Art ✦ Spiritual Jewelry

BuddhaTrace

Where does the trace of the sacred truly remain?

Move your light across the wallTouch the wall to bring the light

Begin the pilgrimage

༢The vow

We found it not only in temples and scriptures, but in objects shaped by devotion: a thangka painted with ground stone, a guardian cast in silver, a talisman made to be carried close to the heart.

Buddha Trace · Read our origins

༣The guardians

Six guardiansat the threshold

Each carries a meaning older than memory, cast in sterling silver and set with stone. Choose one to enter its chamber.

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    Raw lapis lazuli in a stone mortar Lapis ground to a fine blue powder Lapis paint in a brass dish beside a vial of glue
    The completed thangka of Shakyamuni Buddha
    The face drawn in outline, the eyes still empty

    ༤The atelier

    A painter’s folio in twelve moments

    Preparation I

    Before the image,there is colour.

    Mineral stones are ground into fine pigment. The texture of the earth becomes the beginning of a painting.

    Mineral pigment · Grinding

    ༥Thangka collection

    Miniature thangka

    Painted by hand in mineral pigment and gold. Drag the wheel to browse twelve deities.

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    Maitreya

    The Buddha who is yet to come

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    ༦Jewelry collection

    Amulets & pendants

    Gawu amulet boxes, mantra pendants and Buddhas in sterling silver.

    ༧Gemstone collection

    Meteorite & crystal

    Pallasite and meteoritic iron, amethyst and clear quartz, set in sterling silver.

    Zodiac collection

    Zodiac geode pendants

    Twelve crystal geodes, each set with its sign in gold.

    Libra

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    ༨Guardian finder

    Find your
    guardian

    Two questions. One piece from the collection, chosen for you.

    1. 01Intention
    2. 02Form
    3. 03Your piece

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      How would you like to wear it?

        Testimonials

        Customer stories

        Close-up of the Auspicious Dragon Guardian Bracelet: textured silver scales, gold accents and a red stone eye

        My husband was genuinely thrilled when I surprised him with this incredibly detailed bracelet.

        The Auspicious Dragon Guardian Bracelet in silver with gold accents was a solid purchase that I made after carefully comparing options from several artisan shops. As someone who deeply appreciates the intricate linework in paintings, the authentic craftsmanship, the textured scales, and the striking red stone eye on this piece really stood out to me in person.

        Sarah Lin|Graphic Designer

        Close-up of the Nine-Tailed Fox ring: silver fur, gold leaf accents, turquoise and red stones

        What a Beautifully Crafted Ring & Excellent Customer Service!

        Looked around for a long time to find a truly unique silver ring. This jeweler has a fantastic selection of handcrafted pieces, and the intricate detailing on this nine-tailed fox design is just incredible. The silver paired with the gold accent and the small turquoise and red stones gives it such an authentic, artistic feel. Gives me total peace of mind knowing the physical piece matches the quality in the photos perfectly when I make my purchase here.

        Marcus Chen|Art Enthusiast

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