Indian Folk Art Paintings

Indian Folk Art Paintings

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Tree of Life Madhubani Painting
Tree of Life Madhubani Painting
Specification
  • Product Code :BS7332
  • Material :Handmade Paper treated with Cow Dung
  • Size :30" x 11"
  • Weight :50 gm. Approx.
    Description

    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.

    $60
    Tree of Life with Birds
    Tree of Life with Birds
    Specification
    • Product Code :BS7329
    • Material :Handmade Paper treated with Cow Dung
    • Size :30" x 11"
    • Weight :50 gm. Approx.
    Description

    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.

    $60
    Veena Vadini Saraswati - One Who plays VeenaVeena Vadini Saraswati - One Who plays Veena
    Veena Vadini Saraswati - One Who plays Veena
    Specification
    • Product Code :2180
    • Material :Handmade Paper
    • Size :30"H x 22"W
    Description

    The beautiful Madhubani Painting reveals a deeper sense of gracefulness and feminine beauty as the Goodess of Learning, Saraswati is beautifully painted playing her Vina. She is sitting on her vehicle the swan. One of the most popular goddesses in Hinduism, Goddess Saraswati is worshipped by students and musicians alike as she is the goodess of learning and music as well.

    $130
    Water Beauties - Madhubani Line DrawingWater Beauties - Madhubani Line Drawing
    Water Beauties - Madhubani Line Drawing
    Specification
    • Product Code :B2777
    • Material :Handmade Paper
    • Size :15"H x 22.50"W
      Description

      A number of fishes are being beautifully painted in circular manner to give a simple but striking effect in the beautiful Madhubani painting. Madhubani, literally meaning where forests are honey, paintings are rooted in Mithila region of Bihar. Madhubani painting has been done traditionally by the women of villages around the present town of Madhubani and other areas of Mithila. The painting was traditionally done on freshly plastered mud wall of huts, but now it is also done on cloth, hand-made paper and canvas.

      $130
      Village Pond - Madhubani Folkart on Handmade PaperVillage Pond - Madhubani Folkart on Handmade Paper
      Village Pond - Madhubani Folkart on Handmade Paper
      Specification
      • Product Code :3234
      • Material :Handmade Paper
      • Size :30"H x 22"W
      Description
      $130
      Village Chorus 30"Village Chorus 30"
      Village Chorus 30"
      Specification
      • Product Code :1388
      • Material :Handmade Paper
      • Size :30" x 22"
        Description

        The beautiful Madhubani painting exalts the symphony of a Mithila village where the coexistence of the people and the animals characterizes the motion of life. Tattoos of the fishes and the people are beautifully depicted in the painting. Mithila paintings, also called Madhubani, are a folk tradition kept alive by women in northern Bihar. They draw traditional designs and depict events from epic mythology using crushed wet rice and natural colors on 100% handmade paper.

        $92
        Union of Shiva Shakti 'Ardhanarishwar' Madhubani Painting 30"Union of Shiva Shakti 'Ardhanarishwar' Madhubani Painting 30"
        Union of Shiva Shakti 'Ardhanarishwar' Madhubani Painting 30"
        Specification
        • Product Code :2776
        • Material :Handmade Paper
        • Size : 30" x 22"
          Description

          The serene beauty of the Madhubani painting is manifest in the way the painting is being executed. The painting depicts the Lord as Ardhnariswar, half Male and Half Female. The left side is painted as Lord Shiva and the right side Parvati. It shows the duality in every human being. Simple but straight lines are used by the women painters. Madhubani painting is centred around Mithila region of Bihar, where women painters depict mythological and natural figures on cloth, hand-made paper and canvas. This is an age-old tradition and has been handing down from generations to generations.

          $125
          Mother Goddes Nature - Madhubani Painting
          Mother Goddes Nature - Madhubani Painting
          Specification
          • Product Code :BS7326
          • Material :Handmade Paper treated with Cow Dung
          • Size :30" x 22"
          • Weight :150 gm. Approx.
          Description

          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.

          $120
          Shri Krishna Playing Flute Under the Tree - Madhubani Painting
          Shri Krishna Playing Flute Under the Tree - Madhubani Painting
          Specification
          • Product Code :BS7323
          • Material :Handmade Paper
          • Size :7903
          • Weight :150 gm. Approx.
          Description

          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.

          $110
          Newly Wed Bride in PalanquinNewly Wed Bride in Palanquin
          Newly Wed Bride in Palanquin
          Specification
          • Product Code :1081
          • Material :Handmade Paper
          • Size :15"H x 22"W
          Description
          $130
          Sri Ganesh MaharajSri Ganesh Maharaj
          Sri Ganesh Maharaj
          Specification
          • Product Code :B1138
          • Material :Handmade Paper
          • Size :22.50"H x 15"W
            Description

            The God of Wisdom is being given a local portrayal in the beautiful handmade painting set on the Madhubani style. Madhubani paintings are centred around Mithila in North Bihar and the women folk are the main contributors. They use mainly natural dyes for colour. The use of colour pattern is quite impressive.

            $130
            Mesmerizing Song of Lord KrishnaMesmerizing Song of Lord Krishna
            Mesmerizing Song of Lord Krishna
            Specification
            • Product Code :1139
            • Material :Handmade Paper
            • Size :15"H x 22"W
            Description
            $130
            The Fish ChorusThe Fish Chorus
            The Fish Chorus
            Specification
            • Product Code :B1361
            • Material :Handmade Paper
            • Size :22.50"H x 15"W
            Description

            Exalting nature's harmony, the painting depicts a smaller fish swimming in same directions. It is being made in the tattoo style of Madhubani. A colorful piece to celebrate the respect for all life forms.

            Mithila, the centre of this form of painting, is a scholastic and cultural center in ancient



            India that traces its artistic lineage from epic times. Mithila paintings, alternately called Madhubani, are a folk tradition kept alive by women in northern Bihar

            $120
            Shiva As Ardhnareshwara - Madhubani PaintingShiva As Ardhnareshwara - Madhubani Painting
            Shiva As Ardhnareshwara - Madhubani Painting
            Specification
            • Product Code :1443
            • Material :Handmade Paper treated with Cow Dung
            • Size :22"h x 7.50"w
            Description

            The beautiful Madhubani painting of Lord Shiva in Ardhnarishwara form (half Shiva and Half Parvati) is given a nice portrayal with natural colours and powders. Madhubani style of painting is popular in Mithila region of Bihar and the form is being handed down since ages. Ardhnrishwara reflects the duality of existence in human beings. Whereas the left side of the figure is male, the right side is that of Parvati.

            $37
            Shivalinga Served by Auspicious Nagas - Madhubani PaintingShivalinga Served by Auspicious Nagas - Madhubani Painting
            Shivalinga Served by Auspicious Nagas - Madhubani Painting
            Specification
            • Product Code :1974
            • Material :Handmade Paper
            • Size :15"H x 22"W
            Description
            $130
            Matsya Avatar The First Incarnation of God VishnuMatsya Avatar The First Incarnation of God Vishnu
            Matsya Avatar The First Incarnation of God Vishnu
            Specification
            • Product Code :2536
            • Material :Handmade Paper
            • Size :22"H x 30"W
              Description
              $130
              Rama and Janaki Vivaha - Madhubani PaintingRama and Janaki Vivaha - Madhubani Painting
              Rama and Janaki Vivaha - Madhubani Painting
              Specification
              • Product Code :B2724
              • Material :Handmade Paper
              • Size :22.25"H x 30"W
              Description
              $130
              The Mother Nature - Madhubani Painting on Handmade PaperThe Mother Nature - Madhubani Painting on Handmade Paper
              The Mother Nature - Madhubani Painting on Handmade Paper
              Specification
              • Product Code :B2788
              • Material :Cow dung treated handmade paper
              • Size :15"H x 22"W
              Description

              The beautiful Madhubani painting depicts the moon in a human form with some bright yet simple designs. The red moon with broad eyes, sharp nose, and piercing on nose is an epitome of simplicity and plain life and belief of the people of Mithila, around which the beautiful Madhubani style of painting develops. Madhubani paintings are done mostly by women who depict mythological and natural figures on cloth, hand-made paper and canvas. This is an age-old tradition and has been handing down from generations to generations.

              $130
              Shri Ram and Sita Wedding - Madhubani PaintingShri Ram and Sita Wedding - Madhubani Painting
              Shri Ram and Sita Wedding - Madhubani Painting
              Specification
              • Product Code :144
              • Material :Handmade Paper
              • Size :15"H x 22"W
              Description
              $125
              Sri Sri Radha Krishna - Madhubani PaintingSri Sri Radha Krishna - Madhubani Painting
              Sri Sri Radha Krishna - Madhubani Painting
              Specification
              • Product Code :1436
              • Material :Handmade Paper
              • Size :30"H x 22"W
              Description

              The spectacular Madhubani painting depicts the immortal love story between Lord Krishna and his beloved Radha in a beautiful manner. No doubt the dazzling Mithila painting on handmade paper gives a fine portrayal of the immortal love between Radha and Krishna with some beautiful designs around the painting.

              $130
              Shiva Shakti Vivaha (Marriage)Shiva Shakti Vivaha (Marriage)
              Shiva Shakti Vivaha (Marriage)
              Specification
              • Product Code :852
              • Material :Handmade Paper
              • Size :22"H x 30"W
              Description
              $140
              Ram Sita Marriage Scene - Madhubani Folk PaintingRam Sita Marriage Scene - Madhubani Folk Painting
              Ram Sita Marriage Scene - Madhubani Folk Painting
              Specification
              • Product Code :B779
              • Material :Handmade Paper
              • Size :15"H x 22"W
                Description
                $120
                Shivaratri Festival in Village Temple-Mithila Folkart 22"Shivaratri Festival in Village Temple-Mithila Folkart 22"
                Shivaratri Festival in Village Temple-Mithila Folkart 22"
                Specification
                • Product Code :666
                • Material :Handmade Paper
                • Size :22"x30"
                  Description

                  Beautiful trees, human figures, the temple, the Shiv Lingam characterize the nice Madhubani painting. The people are all set to celebrate the Shivratri in a village temple. Popular in the Mithila region of Bihar, this kind of paintings are made by the local women and they use natural colours and powders to make the paintings on cotton clothes. The themes of this painting are mainly categorized into religious, natural scenes of the village, flora and fauna. The religious themes are of two branches – little tradition and great tradition. Shivratri is a popular festival in the region and is celebrated by the people in a big way.

                  $98
                  Royals Ride 22"Royals Ride 22"
                  Royals Ride 22"
                  Specification
                  • Product Code :854
                  • Material :Handmade Paper
                  • Size :22" x 30"
                    Description

                    The princes and princesses are out for a royal ride on the elephant as the women of Mithila paint the beautiful painting in the traditional Mithila setting. The use of natural colours, beautiful outlines, the tattoos make the painting a unique one. This art form is practiced exclusively by women. The raw materials used for this painting are papers, satin cloth, fabric cloth, cotton, cloth etc. For painting on paper, they use natural colours and natural powders (holi powder), which are locally abstracted. Local flora and fauna, mythological characters, natural motifs figure prominently in these paintings.

                    $98

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