This is how most collectors browse, as the color of a Thangka often dictates the “vibe” of the room.

• Full Color (Tsogli): The most common style. It features a lush, multi-colored landscape with vibrant mineral pigments.
  • Best for: Beginners and home decor.
• Gold Background (Serthang): An opulent style where the entire background is painted with gold leaf/dust, and details are etched in red or black. Historically used for revered Buddhas.
  • Best for: High-end collectors and altars.
• Black Background (Nagthang): A powerful and dramatic style. Gold lines are used on a black base. This is traditionally used for “Protector” deities or wrathful figures to represent their ability to destroy ignorance.
  • Best for: Bold decor and meditation on transformation.
• Red Background (Marthang): A rare and stunning style using cinnabar or coral red. It represents power, desire, and energy.
  • Best for: Special meditation practices and vibrant focal points.