The severity of highlands climate coupled with the lack of natural resources have resulted in Tibetans' constant pursuit for spiritual fulfilment. This has in turn given Tibetan culture its uniqueness.
Tibetans love to use vivid colours to paint religious totems legends and symbols on building and furniture. The paintings normally reflect their life expectations.
藏族喜欢把宗教图腾和历史传说,用鲜艳的色彩,描绘在家具上和建筑上。 这代表了他们对人生的期盼。
Eight Auspicious Symbols 藏传八吉祥 :
1.白海螺 The Conch Shell :
It is believed that conch shell can produce a beautiful sounds like Buddha’s speaking, also can bring good fortune. 佛音吉祥,被比作好运的象征。 |
2.莲花 The Lotus :
Lotus is the symbol of purity. Lotus grows in swamps stemming from mud but not defiled. 出污泥而不染, 是圣洁的象征。 |
3.宝伞 The Umbrella :
Symbol of the pritection, the shelters of masses. 表示张弛自如, 保护众生。 |
4. 法轮 The Wheel :
It is turning wheel never stops, the emblem of birth and death : which indicates that life can exist forever. 表示佛法圆转,被比作生命不熄。 |
5. 白盖 The Canopy:
It is the symbol of the helpfrom Buddha, it can help the masses out of poor and disease. 加被大千世界,是解脱大众病贫的象征 |
6. 宝瓶 The Vase :
The emblem of knowledge and achievement and virtue. 表示福智圆满, 喻为成功和名利。 |
7. 双鱼 The Fish :
Usually in pairs, it is the symbol of strength, happiness and so is also believed it can get rid of evils. 表示坚固活泼,喻为幸福,辟邪。 |
8. 吉祥结 The Endless Knot :
It is the symbol of longevity and also indicating the mysteries to the universe. 表示回贯一切,是长寿,无穷尽的象征。 |
Tibetan domestic utensils are not only tools but also cultural symbols.
藏式家具,不仅仅是用具,也是文化艺术的符号。
Tibetans in general are sitting on the ground or on the platform. That is why Tibetan furniture have no chairs and their furniture consists of boxes, cabinets and tables.
藏族人一般都坐在地上或座(卡垫)上,所以藏式家具中少有椅子类,大部分分为箱子,柜子和桌子三大类。
The strong ethnic colours of Tibetans are both mysterious and attractive particularly to city folks longing for spiritual escapade.
这份神秘感和浓厚的民族色彩,形成了一股吸引力,尤其对都市人,更是一种精神向往。
In the context of modern design in interior decoration Tibetan Furniture has become a fashionable item.
在现代室内设计中,藏式家具也成了一种时尚的点缀。