Thangka painting is one of the world’s oldest continuous traditions of painting, having been started in Northern India more than a thousand years ago.

Today, thangka painting is mainly, but not exclusively, associated with Tibetan Buddhism. In the Himalayan region they are universal, being found in Tibetan and Nepalese homes as well as in temples. The last two decades have seen a revival in this ancient art form. Torana Galleries is proud to present a selection of paintings from the Tibetan and Nepalese traditions, including works by painters with international reputations.

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Exhibition of antique carpets from the Xinjiang region of Northwest China (summer 2008)

The minority peoples of Xinjiang and the oasis towns of Khotan and Yarkand produced some beautiful carpets in the last century. We have some fine examples at both our Beijing and Shanghai stores.

We keep stocks of antique Xinjiang, Kirgiz and Khotan carpets in our stores on an ongoing basis.

Contemporary Masters of Tibetan and Nepalese thangka painting: an exhibition at our Beijing gallery (June 2007)

Exhibition of antique carpets from the Xinjiang region of Northwest China (summer 2008)

Tibetan Artisans: From Our Living Hands Photo exhibit (September 2005)

Saddle Rugs and Riders at the Litang Horse Festival in Kham (August 2006)