Green Tārā
绿度母
Green Tārā (Tibetan: Drolma Yabmo) is regarded as an emanation of Avalokiteśvara (Guanyin) in Tibetan Buddhism. Depicted as a youthful maiden with a green body, she has one face and two arms, wears a five-jeweled crown, an array of ornate jewelry, and multicolored celestial garments with a long skirt. Seated in the posture of royal ease on a lotus moon disc, her right foot extends slightly downward, while her left leg is folded in. Her right hand, extended over her right knee, forms the gesture of granting wishes (varada mudra); her left hand is raised before her chest. Both hands hold an utpala (blue lotus) flower.
According to tradition, devoted practice of Green Tārā’s esoteric teachings is said to protect against eight great fears—lions, elephants, fire, snakes, water, imprisonment, thieves, and malevolent spirits—hence she is also called the “Savior from Eight Perils.”
This work was meticulously designed over two years and embroidered by hand using traditional Tibetan techniques. The figure is portrayed with exceptional accuracy and vitality, and the composition is renowned for its vivid, rich coloration—making it an outstanding example of embroidered thangka art.