Artist: Dongzhi Cairang
A masterpiece of Tibetan cultural heritage, this Yellow Dzambala Buddha Barbola Thangka is crafted from traditional local silk and cotton, masterfully integrating the unique Tibetan barbola technique. Through meticulous cutting, layered stacking, and exquisite embroidery, artisans create a rich, three-dimensional texture by overlapping fabrics, enhanced by ancient dyeing methods and delicate edging. The result is a thangka with relief-like depth and vibrant color gradations—truly a labor of love where "fabric becomes ink and stacking becomes brushwork." This artwork not only captures Yellow Dzambala Buddha’s sacred form with precision but also stands as a brilliant gem of traditional Tibetan handicrafts, showcasing unparalleled artistry.
Specifications & Craft Details
✅ Uniqueness: One-of-a-kind original artwork – no duplicates exist
✅ Size: 49×66 cm
✅ Production Time: 30 working days
✅ Customization Time: Subject to design requirements
✅ Delivery Time: 15 working days
✅ Technique: Traditional Tibetan barbola, created in accordance with religious iconographic rules. Symmetrical composition centers the main deity, with three-dimensional stacked flowers and auspicious clouds creating a sacred aura of wealth and blessings.
✅ Materials: High-quality silk and cotton (cut and embroidered), dyed with natural mineral pigments to achieve rich colors and layers—highlighting the distinctive charm of appliqué.
✅ Framing: Traditional Tibetan gold-thread brocade mounting – preserves the artwork while enhancing its religious solemnity and luxurious aura.
✅ Origin & Craft: Handmade in Rebkong, Qinghai
Symbolism & Meanings
Yellow Dzambala Buddha features a majestic, full face, adorned with a jewel crown, celestial robes, and precious ornaments (necklaces, armlets, etc.). He holds a treasure-dispensing rat in his left hand and forms the wish-fulfilling mudra with his right, seated peacefully on a lotus throne. Surrounded by vibrant flowers and auspicious clouds, he radiates an aura of abundance and prosperity. As the sacred deity governing wealth and blessings in Tibetan Buddhism, Yellow Dzambala Buddha bestows blessings and protection upon those seeking financial growth, career success, and lasting prosperity.
1. Symbol of Wealth & Blessings: Yellow Dzambala Buddha embodies infinite wealth-attracting power, blessing devotees with increased prosperity, thriving careers, and the dual growth of wisdom and merit.
2. Career Success: His sacred image supports career development, bringing noble help and abundant opportunities—an ideal spiritual companion for professional endeavors.
1. Protection & Abundance: This barbola thangka carries positive energy for wealth, providing protection and material abundance while nurturing physical and mental well-being.
Background Elements
• Lotus Flowers & Florals: Pink lotuses and other blooms surrounding the main deity symbolize purity, representing the Buddha’s wisdom and compassion (like a lotus blooming from mud, untouched by impurity) – adding elegance to the scene.
• Rainbow & Auspicious Clouds: Rainbow clouds create a pure land, symbolizing the clarity of enlightenment and bridging the gap between devotees and the realm of awakening.
• Mountains, Seas & Offerings: Mountains and seas signify the breadth of protection, while offerings convey reverence—embodying the belief that "sincere devotion brings wisdom and protection," enhancing the thangka’s solemnity.
• Colors & Gold Patterns: The color palette aligns with appliqué traditions, using hues to strengthen spiritual symbolism. Golden patterns highlight luxury, emphasizing the Buddha’s sacred status and the thangka’s artistic value.
Cultural Connotations & Legends
Yellow Dzambala Buddha is the primary deity of wealth and blessings in Tibetan Buddhism, symbolizing financial growth and career success. He governs wealth attraction, protection, and blessing all beings. This barbola thangka—crafted from silk and cotton through cutting, stacking, and embroidery—is a masterpiece of Tibetan "faith expressed through fabric." It serves as a spiritual vessel for devotees praying for prosperity and career success, while reflecting the artisans’ devotion and pursuit of craft excellence, inviting viewers to connect with the cultural essence of wealth and blessings.
Legends depict Yellow Dzambala Buddha as the guardian of Tibetan wealth, granting prosperity and eliminating poverty. Countless devout followers have experienced thriving careers and abundant wealth through his blessings, deepening his significance in Tibetan Buddhist culture as a beloved symbol of financial protection and fulfillment.
