Nagas are semi-divine deities that are revered in many cultures throughout South Asia. They are depicted as half-human and half-serpent beings, and are believed to reside in the netherworld. Nagas are often associated with water and fertility, and they are ...

This Japanese woodblock print that dates back to the Edo period. It depicts the legendary warrior Usui Matagorô killing a giant ape in the Hida Mountains of central Japan. Matagorô was a popular subject in Japanese art and literature, and ...

This is an exclusive Sacred Surreal design, available nowhere else. It's a beautiful, hand-drawn illustration, with subtle details, effects, and shading. Dada was an artistic movement in reaction to the barbarism of WW1. Dada artists rejected the logic, reason, and ...

Vajrabhairava, also known as Yamantaka in Sanskrit, is an important figure in Tibetan Buddhism. He is considered a yidam, or a deity that presides over the great tantras of the highest yoga. Yidams are deities that practitioners can visualize and ...

Panjarantha is a figure in Vajrayana Buddhism, a tradition within Buddhism that emphasizes the use of tantra and deity yoga. In this tradition, Panjarantha is revered as an enlightened protector who is able to help practitioners overcome the obstacles that ...

Citipati, also known as the "Lord of the Cemetery," is a Tibetan tantric protector deity who is associated with the destruction of the ego. In Tibetan Buddhism, the ego is seen as the source of suffering and illusion, and Citipati ...

This Tibetan Buddhist circle of life print depicts Yama, the Lord of Death, holding the Wheel of Life. In the central circle of the wheel, a snake is shown chasing a pig, which is in turn chasing a rooster, which ...

Citipati is a powerful and revered protector deity in Tibetan Buddhism, known for its fierce and fearsome appearance. The deity is depicted as two skeletal figures, one male and one female, whose limbs are intertwined in a wild and frenzied ...

During the Ming and Qing dynasties, high-ranking Chinese officials didn’t need printed calling cards. They displayed their status with vibrant colors, gold threads, and animal patterns embroidered onto the surcoat. The particular animal or bird indicated the official's rank. The ...

Utagawa Kuniyoshi was a Japanese artist who lived from 1798 to 1861 and was known for his ukiyo-e style of woodblock prints and paintings. His works depicted a wide range of subjects, including landscapes, beautiful women, Kabuki actors, cats, and ...

In Japanese folklore, dragons are often portrayed as powerful and benevolent beings with the ability to control the elements, particularly water. They are said to bring rainfall and are associated with rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water. It is ...

Hanuman is a central figure in the Hindu epic, the Ramayana, which tells the story of Rama's search for his wife, Sita, who has been kidnapped by the demon king, Ravana. Hanuman is a devoted servant of Rama, and uses ...

Vajrapani, is considered as a Buddhist protector and one of the most powerful and dynamic figures in the Tibetan Buddhist pantheon. He holds a vajra, a ritualistic weapon that represents the indestructible nature of reality and the power of enlightenment, ...

Mahākāla is an important and revered deity in Mahayana Buddhism and Tibetan Buddhism. He is often depicted in art and rituals as a fierce and wrathful figure, symbolizing the power of the Buddha to protect and defend his teachings. Black ...

Tibetan mandalas are tightly balanced, geometric compositions. According to Buddhist scripture, mandalas transmit positive, healing energies to the environment and to the people who view them. Mandalas are believed to represent the universe and the path to enlightenment. They are ...

Once upon a time, there lived a mega-chonk cat named Mr. Fluffernutter. Despite his size, Mr. Fluffernutter was the sweetest, most cuddly cat you could ever meet. He loved nothing more than a warm sunbeam and a good belly rub. ...

In this print, Vishnu, one of the main deities of Hinduism, is shown lying in yoga nidra, or deep meditation, on the serpent, Sheshanaga. Vishnu Yoga is a type of yoga that is based on the principles of devotion, surrender, ...

Vajrapani is a prominent figure in Buddhist mythology and iconography. He is often depicted as a fierce protector of the Buddhist teachings and is revered for his strength and power. In Tibetan art, Vajrapani is typically depicted holding a vajra, ...

The Gazi scrolls, also known as the Gazi-nama, are a set of illustrated manuscripts from Bengal, India, dating from the 18th or 19th century. These scrolls are an important cultural heritage that depicts the life and legends of the Gazi, ...

Avalokiteshvara appears in the six-syllables form, evoking the mantra Om Mani Padme Hum. Bodhisattvas, an array of protectors, and a lineage of monks surround the bodhisattva. This image is closely associated with the Dalai Lama, who is understood to be ...

Kali, also known as Kalika, is a powerful and fearsome goddess in Hinduism. She is often depicted as a dark-skinned, four-armed figure with a protruding tongue and a garland of human skulls around her neck. Kali is associated with death, ...

Minhwa is actually an ancient Korean form of outsider art or so-called naive art. These paintings were created by anonymous artists borrowing from traditional styles, but without formal training. Minhwa also involved a magical aspect: They were believed to possess ...

Korean folklore features tales of a jade rabbit, living on the moon, who mixes an elixir of immortality. In ancient Korea, night-sky observers noticed the form of a rabbit formed by the moon's landscape and shadows. The jade rabbit is ...

In ancient Korea, magpies and tigers were popular folk art themes. The smoking tiger was intentionally given a ridiculous expression and represented the ruling elite. Many aristocrats smoked absurdly long pipes that required servants to light them. The dignified magpie ...