In the greater Himalayan region, art making is often an act of religious devotion. The making of religious artworks is rooted in the values, concepts, and stories of Buddhism, Hinduism, and Bön. These works can take many forms, including images of powerful deities, memorials to beloved teachers, carefully copied sacred texts, detailed scroll paintings, hand-assembled textiles, handmade paper, and sculptures formed from clay, wax, or metal. Many are made with great precision, following rules and guidelines passed from master artists to students across centuries. They may be commissioned by individuals, families, communities, or monasteries for rituals, festivals, personal life events, devotional practice, or the accumulation of religious merit. In Himalayan art, art making is not only a technical process. It can also be a way of giving form to devotion, memory, and meaning. Want to dive deeper? Watch the full video on our YouTube channel via the link in bio. #HimalayanArt #ArtMa...