Six-Armed Mahakala
Six-Armed Mahakala
Private Custom Thangka (Made to Order)
This is a private custom commission, and the price shown on this page ($290.00) is a deposit only. The final price of your custom Thangka will be confirmed individually in your personalized quotation, based on the subject, size, pigments, and gold-work techniques you choose. The deposit secures your place in our artists' schedule and is credited toward the final price of your artwork.
How It Works
- Place your order to pay the deposit ($290.00).
- Answer the Custom Questionnaire below, and send your answers to us (remember to leave your email or WhatsApp in question 13).
- Our team will prepare a custom proposal and quotation, and confirm the exact production schedule with you by email.
- Our artist begins painting your Thangka and sends you progress photos along the way.
- Once the artwork is complete and the balance is settled, your finished Thangka ships to you.
About the Artwork
The piece shown here, depicting the classic Dharma Protector Six-Armed Mahakala, is an example of this kind of custom commission, fitted with an exquisitely crafted gau box for portable wear and suitable for art appreciation, collection, and styling decoration.
Created following traditional thangka painting techniques, the main deity's deep blue body is repeatedly layered with natural mineral pigments to achieve rich and full colours. The three-eyed wrathful countenance is rendered with tremendous intensity. The five-skull crown features delicate ornaments, and the long hair is defined by fine layered hatching lines with distinct textures. The six arms extend dynamically, holding complete and precisely shaped ritual implements such as the elephant hide, chopper and kapala bowl. The deity tramples upon Ganesha, while garment folds and scarves flow elegantly. The background is filled with elaborate flame and auspicious cloud patterns. The striking contrast between orange-yellow and deep blue, together with the compact composition, delivers outstanding visual expressiveness.
Every commission is fully hand-painted by Regong artists. Slight variations in brushwork among individual works are normal characteristics of handcrafted artworks.
Custom Questionnaire
Please copy the questions below, answer them as fully as you can, and send your answers to us by email. This helps our artist understand your vision and prepare an accurate proposal and quotation.
- Which deity would you like as the main subject for your custom Thangka? If you have a specific symbolic meaning or blessing in mind, please feel free to share.
- What are your preferred dimensions for the finished Thangka (Width × Height)? Would you like to reserve extra space for framing?
- Do you have a preference for a specific Thangka painting style? (e.g., Rebgong, Menri, Khyentse, etc. If you have no preference, our artist will be happy to recommend one.)
- What are your thoughts on the composition? Would you prefer a minimalist single-deity design, or a complex composition featuring protector deities, entourage, and landscape backgrounds?
- What are your preferences for pigments and precious metal techniques? Options include standard mineral pigments, gold leaf accents, or a large-scale pure gold Thangka.
- Do you have a preference for the overall color tone? (e.g., warm gold, deep and tranquil hues, or fresh and elegant tones. If you have no preference, our artist will curate the palette for you.)
- Would you like to add any text or inscriptions to the artwork? Or do you have a specific placement in mind for the artist's signature?
- What is the intended use for this Thangka? Is it for collection and display, interior decoration, or religious worship?
- What is your estimated budget range for this project?
- What is your expected timeframe for delivery? We will evaluate the feasibility and inform you of the exact production schedule.
- Do you have any reference images or preferred art styles to share? This will help our artist better understand your aesthetic vision.
- Would you like to include an authenticity certificate or a collector's card?
- Please leave your email address. We will send the custom proposal, quotation, and progress photos to you via email. If preferred, you may also provide your WhatsApp number.