What are the specialties of the west

1, jewelry.

Tibetan jewelry has turquoise, coral and pearls, agate, gold, silver products, etc., different Tibetan jewelry have different meanings, and the same kind of Tibetan jewelry of different styles mean different, but basically mean blessing.

For example, the more expensive Tibetan dzi beads, "single-eyed dzi" represents wisdom, "double-eyed dzi" can bless the harmony of husband and wife, "three-eyed dzi" can bring wealth.

Tibetan bracelets and rings are generally made of Tibetan silver, engraved with Sanskrit, with the role of warding off evil spirits and praying for luck.

2, cow bone jewelry.

The yak is the best friend of Tibetans, known as a wonderful sacred animal by Tibetans, the cow bone as a unique ornament, primitive and natural, rough and bold, adding a wild charm to the wearer!

3, Tibetan knife.

The Tibetan knife is a must-have for Tibetans, which can be used to cut meat, but also for self-defense, or a special ornament. Men's Tibetan knife is generally more rugged, sharp, women's Tibetan knife is beautiful, small. Exquisite silver sheath is the main feature of the Tibetan knife, the carving of the meticulous is unparalleled.

4, masks.

Tibetan masks are derived from the religion of a handicraft, the Tibetan language called "Ba". Generally divided into "jumping god mask", "hanging mask" and "Tibetan opera mask" three.

The pattern of jumping god masks have ghosts and monsters, the protector of the gods, immortals, animal totems, etc., mainly in the temple on major holidays held on the jumping god ceremony.

Hanging masks are mainly figurations of various gods, such as the Dharma Protector God, the Auspicious Heavenly Maiden, and the Horse-Headed King. Tibetan opera masks are more in the folk, divided into blue masks and white masks, according to the plot of Tibetan opera there are all kinds of characters' faces, such as kings, princesses, immortals and monsters.

5, thangka.

A kind of scroll painting with a strong Tibetan flavor, most of the Buddha and Bodhisattva statues, but also some flowers and birds, landscapes and medicine, astronomy, wall charts. The styles are painted on cloth, brocade, embroidery, woof and appliqué.

Expanded Information:

1, serge.

Serge is the Tibetan transliteration, in fact, hand-woven tweed, black, red, green and other colors, is to do Tibetan clothes, Tibetan shoes, Tibetan hats, the main material, strong and durable, good warmth.

2, Tibetan blanket.

Tibetan carpet is a traditional handicraft of Tibet, the style varies according to the customs of different places. There are carpets, tapestries and card mats in the style. Tibetan carpet weaving method is unique, the color is bright and harmonious, the carpet surface is soft and delicate, washing does not fade, durable, coupled with a strong national color pattern pattern, so there is also a high appreciation of the collection value.

Reference:

People's Daily Online - Gift of the Plateau 10 specialties that must be bought when you go to Tibet