{"product_id":"green-tara-es-lp-gt-01","title":"Green Tara — Entry Collection | ES-LP-GT-01","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3\" data-collection=\"es\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__intro\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__eyebrow\"\u003eENTRY COLLECTION · ES-LP-GT-01\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__lead\"\u003eA larger-format Green Tara tsa-tsa with a printed reverse from the ES Collection. The form is machine-demoulded, then individually hand-coloured by artisans or workshop workers, giving the piece a hand-finished surface within a more accessible production process.\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\u003eLarge Green Tara with Printed Reverse 01\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__object-copy\"\u003eA larger-format Green Tara tsa-tsa with a printed reverse from the ES Collection. The form is machine-demoulded, then individually hand-coloured by artisans or workshop workers, giving the piece a hand-finished surface within a more accessible production process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n    \u003csection class=\"pdp-v3__section pdp-v3__story pdp-v3__story--es\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__section-head\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__tag\"\u003eTHE PROCESS · WHY THIS PIECE IS DIFFERENT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMachine-formed for consistency, finished by hand, then included in a large communal prayer ceremony.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__story-copy\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eES follows a different making route from HC and CS. The tsa-tsa forms are \u003cstrong class=\"pdp-v3__value\"\u003emachine-demoulded\u003c\/strong\u003e, then \u003cstrong class=\"pdp-v3__value\"\u003eindividually hand-coloured\u003c\/strong\u003e by ordinary artisans or workshop workers. Finished pieces are also placed together with other objects during \u003cstrong class=\"pdp-v3__value\"\u003elarge-scale Buddhist prayer ceremonies\u003c\/strong\u003e to receive prayers and blessings as part of the gathering. The significance lies in this combination of \u003cstrong class=\"pdp-v3__value\"\u003eaccessible production, human hand-finishing and participation in a living prayer context\u003c\/strong\u003e—not in a claim of guaranteed spiritual effect.\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\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__figure-copy\"\u003eGreen Tara is one of the most recognisable female figures in Tibetan Buddhism. She is frequently understood as an active, responsive form of Tara, shown with one leg extended in a posture that visually suggests readiness. Lotus imagery and gestures associated with generosity and reassurance often accompany her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__symbols\"\u003e\n\u003carticle\u003e\u003ch3\u003eResponsive compassion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer extended leg creates a sense of readiness to act.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGenerosity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharacteristic hand gestures are linked with giving and openness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLotus\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA recurring element in Green Tara imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFearlessness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn important theme in many Tara traditions.\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 in context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eGreen Tara became especially recognisable in Himalayan art through her asymmetrical seated posture: one leg folded, the other extended. The pose gives an otherwise peaceful image a sense of potential movement. Tara traditions also developed narratives and practices around the “eight fears,” expressing how the figure came to represent a compassionate response to danger and suffering. In product language, these are cultural and devotional meanings rather than promises of guaranteed protection.\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 \u003cstrong class=\"pdp-v3__value\"\u003emachine-demoulded\u003c\/strong\u003e, then \u003cstrong class=\"pdp-v3__value\"\u003eindividually hand-coloured\u003c\/strong\u003e by artisans or workshop workers before final assembly. Finished ES pieces are included during \u003cstrong class=\"pdp-v3__value\"\u003elarge-scale Buddhist prayer ceremonies\u003c\/strong\u003e, where they are placed with other objects for prayers and blessing rites. The current formal structure includes a printed reverse; historical “copper gilded” wording is not carried forward as a current material statement.\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\u003eES-LP-GT-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\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__fact\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eDimensions\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e5.769 × 4.771 × 0.735 cm\u003cbr\u003e2.271 × 1.878 × 0.289 in\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__fact\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWeight\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e48.02 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 body; other material composition not stated\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__fact\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eTechnique\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eMachine-demoulded; individually hand-coloured; case\/structure assembly; included in large-scale prayer ceremony\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__fact\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eArtisan\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eArtisan \/ workshop worker (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\u003eLarge-format piece with printed reverse\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\u003eKeep dry, away from extended sunlight and protected from bending, impact or abrasion. Dust gently with a clean, dry, soft cloth. Do not apply metal polish, solvents, alcohol or liquid 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":49939991757057,"sku":"ES-LP-GT-01","price":126.61,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/2740\/2753\/files\/ES-LP-GT-01-01-HERO_PASS_2026-08-17.png?v=1787209060","url":"https:\/\/tibetanshambhala.com\/products\/green-tara-es-lp-gt-01","provider":"Tibetan Shambhala","version":"1.0","type":"link"}