{"product_id":"green-tara-and-white-tara-cs-gtwt-01","title":"Green Tara and White Tara — Curated Selection | CS-GTWT-01","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3\" data-collection=\"cs\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__intro\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__eyebrow\"\u003eCURATED SELECTION · CS-GTWT-01\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__lead\"\u003eA double-sided hand-painted tsa-tsa pairing Green Tara and White Tara in one compact CS piece. Both sides are individually coloured by trained traditional artisan painters, bringing two related Tara forms together in a single hand-finished object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__longform\"\u003e\n    \u003csection class=\"pdp-v3__section pdp-v3__object\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__section-head\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__tag\"\u003eTHE OBJECT · ABOUT THIS PIECE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSelected Green Tara + White Tara Double-Sided 01\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__object-copy\"\u003eA double-sided hand-painted tsa-tsa pairing Green Tara and White Tara in one compact CS piece. Both sides are individually coloured by trained traditional artisan painters, bringing two related Tara forms together in a single hand-finished object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n    \u003csection class=\"pdp-v3__section pdp-v3__story pdp-v3__story--cs\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__section-head\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__tag\"\u003eTHE CRAFT · WHY THIS PIECE IS DIFFERENT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHand-painted by trained traditional artisans, then kept in prayer for one to three days.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__story-copy\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eCS pieces are painted by \u003cstrong class=\"pdp-v3__value\"\u003eskilled artisan painters trained for years\u003c\/strong\u003e in traditional Buddhist painting methods, including the disciplined colour and line work associated with thangka painting. After the hand-painting is completed, the pieces are placed for approximately \u003cstrong class=\"pdp-v3__value\"\u003e1–3 days of prayers and blessing rites\u003c\/strong\u003e. This does not make every CS piece identical: \u003cstrong class=\"pdp-v3__value\"\u003ebrushwork, colour density and small finishing details remain specific to the individual object\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n    \u003csection class=\"pdp-v3__section pdp-v3__figure\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__section-head\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__tag\"\u003eTHE FIGURE · ICONOGRAPHY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGreen Tara + White Tara\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__figure-copy\"\u003eTara is one of the most important female figures in Tibetan Buddhism. Green Tara is commonly associated with active, responsive compassion and is often shown with one leg extended in readiness. White Tara is more strongly associated with longevity and is frequently represented with seven eyes, symbolising expanded awareness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__symbols\"\u003e\n\u003carticle\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGreen Tara\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eresponsiveness — Her extended leg creates a visual sense of readiness to act.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGreen Tara\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003egenerosity — Characteristic hand gestures express giving and reassurance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhite Tara\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003elongevity — One of the strongest traditional associations of the white form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhite Tara\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eseven eyes — A distinctive iconographic feature connected with watchful awareness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n    \u003csection class=\"pdp-v3__section pdp-v3__culture\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__section-head\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__tag\"\u003eCULTURAL BACKGROUND\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGreen Tara + White Tara in context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eTara developed into a rich family of forms across Himalayan Buddhism. Green Tara became especially recognisable through her asymmetrical seated posture, while White Tara presents a more composed image and is frequently distinguished by seven eyes on the face, palms and soles. Bringing the two together makes visible how one deity family can express different qualities through colour, posture and attributes. The double-sided structure of this object turns that iconographic relationship into part of the physical design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n    \u003csection class=\"pdp-v3__section pdp-v3__making\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__section-head\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__tag\"\u003eTHE MAKING · PROCESS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow this piece was completed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe tsa-tsa form is prepared and then individually hand-painted by trained traditional artisan painters. After painting and assembly, CS pieces are placed in a temple or practice setting for approximately \u003cstrong class=\"pdp-v3__value\"\u003e1–3 days of prayers and blessing rites\u003c\/strong\u003e. The supplier artisan’s personal name and workshop are not stated in the current record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n    \u003csection class=\"pdp-v3__section pdp-v3__details\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__section-head\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__tag\"\u003eDETAILS · INDIVIDUAL RECORD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecific to this object\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__fact\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eSKU\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eCS-GTWT-01\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__fact\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eFigure\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eGreen Tara + White Tara\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__fact\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eDimensions\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e4.237 × 3.086 × 1.872 cm\u003cbr\u003e1.668 × 1.215 × 0.737 in\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__fact\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWeight\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e23.18 g\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__fact\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eMaterial\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eCeramic-clay tsa-tsa; metal case; transparent protective cover\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__fact\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eTechnique\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eHand-painted by trained traditional artisan painters; case\/structure assembly; 1–3 days of prayers and blessing rites\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__fact\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eArtisan\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eTrained traditional artisan painter (name not stated)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__fact\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eStructure \/ Case\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eDouble-sided figure configuration with case and transparent protective cover\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n    \u003csection class=\"pdp-v3__section pdp-v3__care\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__section-head\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__tag\"\u003eCARE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKeep dry. Handle gently.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eHandle both sides carefully and avoid abrasive surfaces. Keep dry and away from prolonged sunlight. Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth; do not use liquids, alcohol, polish or abrasive cleaners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"TIBETAN SHAMBHALA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49939991331073,"sku":"CS-GTWT-01","price":217.05,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/2740\/2753\/files\/CS-GTWT-01-01-HERO_PASS_2026-08-17.png?v=1787203976","url":"https:\/\/tibetanshambhala.com\/products\/green-tara-and-white-tara-cs-gtwt-01","provider":"Tibetan Shambhala","version":"1.0","type":"link"}