1960s STUNNING VINTAGE RUBBING FROM THAI TEMPLES. FRAMED IN MINT CONDITIONS.

Thai temple rubbing, a traditional form of art from Thailand. These rubbings were historically created by local artists using charcoal or colored chalk on rice or mulberry paper, rubbing over the marble reliefs found in Thai temples, particularly those depicting scenes from the Ramakien epic, such as those at Wat Pho in Bangkok. Mint conditions, ready to hang 30"w x 30"h Wood frame The practice of making these rubbings directly from temple walls was eventually banned by the Thai government in the late 1960s to preserve the original carvings and their intricate details. The practice of making these rubbings directly from temple walls was eventually banned by the Thai government in the late 1960s to preserve the original carvings and their intricate details. High Collectibility Due to the ban on creating new rubbings directly from the temples, vintage and original Thai temple rubbings made before the ban are now considered more valuable and sought after by collectors.