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Four centuries of heritage: Horsehair Thread Thangka from Qinghai

Updated: Oct 17, 2025 govt.chinadaily.com.cn Print
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Artisans make the Horsehair Thread Thangka under the guidance of national inheritor Tudeng Weise (R, 1st) in Baima county, Qinghai, on Wednesday. [Photo/IC]

In Baima county, Qinghai, artisans continued the Horsehair Thread Thangka under the guidance of national inheritor Tudeng Weise on Wednesday. Combining horsehair and silk with embroidery, applique and painting, this Tibetan craft boasts a history of over 4 centuries and brings history and faith to life while empowering local communities through heritage training.

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