The beautiful brass work on the traditional dhokra technique is a masterpiece itself. The work shows the tribal people in full spirit and joy. They are sitting on the branches of the tree and reveal a deep sense of self satisfaction and accomplishment. This lovely work is crafted with the ancient dhokra technique, a laborious lost wax process practiced in the region. First, a model is sculpted of clay and dried in the sun; it is then covered with beeswax and more clay, forming a mold. The piece is cast, cleaned and again dried in the sun. Finally, it is heated in the ground for five days and polished.
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- Product Code :B6916
- Material :Canvas
- Size :35"H x 30"W
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The beautiful Kalamkari painting celebrates the beauty of life in a most resplendent manner. The beautiful peacocks symbolize life in full steam. The enhancing effulgence of colours and the characters that emerge on cotton fabric, help create a resplendent spread. Kalamkari art is unique in its use of colour as a medium to portray mythological characters. As the name suggests, Kalamkari is the art of painting cotton fabrics with a kalam i.e. pen, a sharp pointed pierced bamboo that regulates flow of colour on the fabric. The popularity of this exquisite form of art crossed the shores of the country during the 17th and 18th centuries. Kalahasti and Machilipatnam in Andhra Pradesh, the nerve centres of this art continue to be beehives of Kalamkari activity. Kalamkari colours are made from vegetable dyes. In addition to themes from the epics, Kalamkari leitmotifs comprise different forms of the lotus flower, the carwheel, parrots, an interlacing pattern of leaves and flowers.
This beautiful brass figure depicts the simplicity of the tribal people and their simple yet happy life style. The figure celebrates the glory of tribal life with many figures being carved on the tree. Dhokra (literally meaning oldest) is a an ancient crafting tradition dating back to 2000 B.C. This art is associated with the tribal groups of northern India, including Vindhyas and the Eastern Ghats, Bihar and its surrounding areas, Orissa, Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal. Numerous images are cast in the lost wax method. It is a means to preserve the ancient culture, custom and belief through the wondrous pieces they create.
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- Product Code :BS7425
- Material :Water color on paper, signed by artist
- Size :14" H x 10" W
- Weight :30 gm. Approx.
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- Product Code :B6517
- Material :Water colors on paper, signed by artist
- Size :14" H x 10" W
- Weight :30 gm. Approx.
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Life of Warli tribe gets a vivid depiction in this beautiful painting. Trees are central to their lives. People are depicted around the tree in a circular manner. This type of tribal paintings depicts the simple life style of the Warli tribes in Maharashtra. Major economic preoccupation of the tribal people, i.e. harvesting of rice, celebration, wedding, rituals and births are the main motifs of this genre of painting. The Warli art has a special characteristic of representing the humble life of the Warli tribe. The basic tenet of Warli paintings is the use of geometric designs such as triangles, circles, squares, dots and crooked lines are used to depict human figures, animal figures, houses, crops etc. Warli art is known for its monochromatic depictions reflecting the folk life of socio-religious customs, imaginations and beliefs. Predominately white color is used on a red earthen background.
The spectacular tree is nicely painted on cotton cloth using traditional Madhubani style. The spectacular Madhubani painting celebrates the glory of nature with some some brilliant lines and colour patterns. Natural dyes are used on cotton that gives rise to an extraordinary effect. Tree is symbolised as life. As a tree grows, similarly growth is the basic tenet of life. It also shows that people in Mithila are very much dependent on nature for their survival. Madhubani painting, also known as Mithila Art as this genre is centred around Mithila region of Bihar, is marked by line drawings filled in by bright colours and contrasts or patterns. Though traditionally done by the women folk of the region, nowadays men are also involved in the process.
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- Product Code :BS7422
- Material :Ink on paper , signed by artist
- Size :10" H x 14" W
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- Product Code :5331
- Material :Tussar Silk
- Size :Painting: 17.50"H x 11.75"W, Passe partout: 19.75"H x 14.25"W
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In this black pata painting, the painter has depicted the tree symbolising life in a most apt manner. Tusal silk is used to give the painting an appealing look. The leaves of the tree are most symmetrical and the overall painting is a real treat for eyes. Pattachitra has evolved from the Sanskrit words patta, meaning canvas, and chitra, meaning picture. So patachitra is a painting on canvas and is manifested by rich colourful application, creative motifs and designs, and portrayal of simple themes, mostly mythological in character. The hub of this genre of artwork is in and around Puri, especially in the village of Raghurajpur. The tradition of pattachitra painting may be traced back to the time of construction of Lord Jagannath Temple. Chitrakaras are also called to execute colourful paintings on the three chariots for the annual Rath Yatra (Chariot festival). Raghurajpur is the hub for this unique art. Some other centres where this art form has flourished include Parlakhemundi, Champamal (Sonepur), Athgarh and Dinabandhupur (Dhenkanal). In local language the patta painters are known as chitrakars and the lane in which these painters or chitrakaras live is called Chitrakar Sahi.
The beautiful kalamkari painting depicts a tree with all its branches. A full-grown tree with leaves, flowers symbolise happiness and prosperity. This genre is hand painted and block printed with the use of vegetable dyes. This rich tradition of Indian art has evolved over time and this legacy has been handed down from generation to generation. Most of the indoor home decor items are usually placed according to colour schemes and even themes such as animal theme, nature theme, floral theme, spirituality theme, etc.
The ever growing Tree of Life is given a minute and detail treatment in this beautiful Kalamkari painting. The painting speaks of our life. As its branches are spreading so is our life. We come across new people making our life more enriched and fruitful. The enhancing effulgence of colours and the characters that emerge on cotton fabric, help create a resplendent spread. Kalamkari art is unique in its use of colour as a medium to portray mythological characters. As the name suggests, Kalamkari is the art of painting cotton fabrics with a kalam i.e. pen, a sharp pointed pierced bamboo that regulates flow of colour on the fabric. The popularity of this exquisite form of art crossed the shores of the country during the 17th and 18th centuries. Kalahasti and Machilipatnam in Andhra Pradesh, the nerve centres of this art continue to be beehives of Kalamkari activity. Kalamkari colours are made from vegetable dyes.
The spectacular brass work on the traditional dhokra technique is given a detail and refine treatment. The work shows the tribal people in full spirit and joy. They are sitting on the branches of the tree and reveal a deep sense of self satisfaction and accomplishment. This lovely work is crafted with the ancient dhokra technique, a laborious lost wax process practiced in north Indian region of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa. In this technique, first a model is sculpted of clay and dried in the sun. Then it is covered with beeswax and more clay and a mold is formed. The piece is cast, cleaned and again dried in the sun. Finally, it is heated in the ground for five days and polished.
The beautiful brass work is given a detail touch and is cast on the traditional dhokra technique. The work shows the tribal people in full spirit and joy. They are sitting on the branches of the tree and reveal a deep sense of self satisfaction and accomplishment. This lovely work is crafted with the ancient dhokra technique, a laborious lost wax process practiced in the region. First, a model is sculpted of clay and dried in the sun; it is then covered with beeswax and more clay, forming a mold. The piece is cast, cleaned and again dried in the sun. Finally, it is heated in the ground for five days and polished.
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- Product Code :BS7332
- Material :Handmade Paper treated with Cow Dung
- Size :30" x 11"
- Weight :50 gm. Approx.
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Madhubani painting or Mithila painting is a style of Indian painting this is a form of traditional art practiced in northern Bihar, known as the Mithilanchal. Originating from wall paintings or decorations and primarily practiced by rural women, this art form depicts nature and mythological tales, which have been passed on through generations in the form of simplistic graphics in two-dimensional perspective. Painting is done with fingers, twigs, brushes, nib-pens, and matchsticks, using natural dyes and pigments, and is characterized by eye-catching geometrical patterns. The paintings are traditionally based on mythological, folk themes and pastoral symbols. The central themes of most paintings are love, valor, devotion and fertility, though the approach may vary. So it is common to find scenes of courtship and marriages and symbols of fertility and prosperity like fish, parrot, elephant, turtle, sun, moon, bamboo tree, lotus, etc. in prominence. The highlight of the glorious heritage of Madhubani paintings is the exceptional uses of colours with earthy undertones along with brilliant workmanship.
The tradition of pattachitra painting may be traced back to the time of construction of Lord Jagannath Temple. The link between Lord Jagannath and Pattachitra painting has been proved during the famous bathing festival (Debasnana Purnima) of Jagannath Temple. During this summer festival the Deities of the temple have a bath with 108 pots of cold water to fight the heat of summer. After this royal bath ceremony the Three Deities are sick and they stay away from the public view for a period of 15 days. This period is known as 'Anasara'. During this time three patta paintings of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra are worshipped in the temple. These paintings are known as Anasar pati. Chitrakaras are also called to execute colourful paintings on the three chariots for the annual Rath Yatra (Chariot festival). Raghurajpur is the hub for this unique art. Some other centres where this art form has flourished include Parlakhemundi, Champamal (Sonepur), Athgarh and Dinabandhupur (Dhenkanal). In local language the patta painters are known as chitrakars and the lane in which these painters or chitrakaras live is called Chitrakar Sahi. Some of the famous themes of pattachitra art are Rasa Lila, Vastra Haran, 10 incarnations of Lord Vishnu, Krishna’s Kaliya Dalan, Nava Grahas (Nine Planets), Kanchi Avijana of Lord Jagannath, Panchamukhi Lord Hanuman and Panchamukhi Lord Ganesha.