Care Guide
Our care guides are designed to help you preserve two of the most cherished forms of sacred Himalayan art: Thangkas and statues.
Thangka, a painting on cotton or silk, pigmented with mineral colors and mounted in silk brocade — is a living, breathing object that responds to its environment, requiring stable humidity, careful handling, and protection from light and heat to survive across generations.
A sacred statue, whether cast in bronze, carved from wood, or fashioned from stone, presents its own preservation needs protection from physical impact, appropriate cleaning methods suited to its surface finish, and an awareness of how metal, gilding, and inlaid materials respond to moisture and handling over time. Together, these guides offer practical, accessible guidance drawn from conservation principles, helping you maintain both the physical integrity and the spiritual vitality of the sacred objects in your care.