Machig Labdron Thangka No 1 Baskets handcrafted clothing

handcrafted clothing

The vibrant colours and detailed accessories celebrate Mexican folk art and the cultural tradition of honouring and remembering loved ones

Nettle and Hemp Backpack

inspired by the iconic Calavera Catrina imagery which was first made popular by the artist Jose Posada

while the bamboo and thread wrapping creates intricate patterns that vary naturally from piece to piece

Machig Labdron Thangka No 1 Baskets handcrafted clothingMachig Labdron is commonly viewed as a dakini, a yogini and as a deity. She was unusual in that she was both a woman and a Tibetan, distinguishing her from the normal path of Indian male Buddhist masters. Machig Labdron spent her life in various guises, a brilliant scholar, respected teacher, caring mother and wandering mendicant. She is depicted here holding a damaru double headed drum in her right hand and a ghanta bell in her left, her leg raised