A sense of simplicity is manifest in this beautiful dhokra figure. The lady is plucking flowers for her beloved one. This spectacular work is chiseled with the ancient dhokra technique, which is a laborious lost wax process. 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. This style is associated with the tribal groups of northern India, including Vindhyas and the Eastern Ghats, Bihar and its surroundings, Orissa, Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal. Myriad images are cast in the dhokra tradition as artisans preserve their millenary culture, custom and belief through the wondrous pieces they create.
A true dreamland with snow-capped mountains plus the ever-flowing river from the mountains and the lush greenery all are given a classic treatment in the beautiful velvet painting. Some small huts on the mountains and birds flying high give some added sparks to the beautiful painting. Velvet paintings are quite popular in North India and their orgin may be traced back to Kashmir.
Lord Ganesha in a typical tribal outfit,as a God of tribes he is beating drum joined by his vehicle mice sitting on a side.Depiction of Ganesha in a tribal way is the beauty of this sculpture.
Beauty of the desert, the gracefulness of a woman of substance, her sensuality and shyness all are manifest in the beautiful silk painting. The lady is wearing designed clothes and is also holding an earthen pot. She is on her way to fetch water and is little be hesitant to move out. These feelings are given a refine treatment in the painting
With in true spirit of folk art,this Dhokra tribal container is an old piece of art with natural patina.
The sparkling velvet painting of the Lord Krishna playing his immortal flute is being executed in a most sober and refine manner revealing some of the distinct characteristics of the genre of painting. The painting manifests a greater degree of gracefulness and accomplishment. The childlike nature of Lord Krishna, his innocence all are getting here a distinct portrayal.
The beautiful image of the woman is given a detail treatment as the tribal lady is holding the baby on her lap and a pot on her head. She is coming back from work in the field. The lady shows how much work a woman is to work in a tribal society. Dhokra is a very old crafting tradition and this art is mainly associated with the tribal groups of northern India. Myriad images are cast in the dhokra tradition as people try to preserve their pristine culture, custom and belief through the wondrous pieces they create.
The beautiful velvet painting of the Lord Ganesha is given a refine and detail treatment. The Lord is shown writing the Vedas. He is the lord of wisdom, intelligence, education, prudence, luck and fortune, gates, doors, doorways, household and writing. He is the remover of obstacles, and as such it is normal to invoke him before the undertaking of any task with such incantations as Aum Shri Ganeshaya Namah (hail the name of Ganesha), or similar. When Veda Vyasa was beginning to write the epic Mahabharata, he requested Ganesha to be the scribe. Being playful, Ganesha agreed to be the scribe on one condition - that Vyasa must recite the epic non-stop. Vyasa agreed and thus the great epic of Mahabharata was written by Ganesha
The 400 gm brass statue depicts standing Lord Ganesha in mirthful mood playing on Sitar. It is a fine instance of Dhokra tribal metal art from central India, with its signature simplicity, elegance and shapeliness. This dark statue with golden highlights not only fortifies the timelessness of the tribal art, but also underlines the beauty of Black, especially when it’s being used to depict the Lord of beginnings.
The beautiful velvet painting depicts the Apostle of Truth in a most elegant manner. The beautiful painting reveals a deep sense of accomplishment and gracefulness. Lord Gautam Buddha is an incarnation of lord Vishnu and he is worsh His hair, broad eyes, elongated ears all are given a special treatment in the green velvet painting. Lord Gautam Buddha gave up the lap of luxury in search of the Absolute Truth. His teaching of non-violence inspired millions all across the world.
The beautiful brass work cast in the dhokra (meaning old) tradition, shows the cart being pulled by two Bull and the driver on it. The work is a fine specimen of the efforts on the part of the people of Bastar Central India to preserve their age old traditions in through their sculpture. Dhokra is a crafting tradition associated mainly with the tribal groups of northern India. Numerous images are cast in the dhokra tradition as artisans preserve their millenary culture, custom and belief through the wondrous pieces they create.
The beautiful water colour painting of Lord Shiva, one of the Trinity, along with His vehicle the Nandi Bull is give a detail and refine treatment. His body is being partially covered with the tiger skin. A deeper sense of gracefulness and accomplishment is manifest in the spectacular painting of the Lord Shiva.
The mother is making her child sleep with songs. A deep sense of care and emotions marks the figure. Tender touch on the part of the mother makes the figure a piece of beauty. Mother is the closest person in the life of a baby and she cares her most. Crafted in traditional dhokra Technique, the figure is an object of beauty and satisfaction.
The beautiful white velvet painting of Saibaba is given a minute treatment with some sparkling touches. As white is the sign of purity, the painting reveals a greater sense of purity. A deep sense of devotion is manifest in the beautiful painting. Shirdi Sai Baba was an Indian guru, yogi and fakir who is regarded by his Hindu and Muslim followers as a saint. Some of his Hindu devotees believe that he was an incarnation of Shiva or Dattatreya, and he was regarded as a satguru and an incarnation of Kabir. In his life and teachings he tried to reconcile Hinduism and Islam: Sai Baba lived in a mosque, was buried in a Hindu temple, practised Hindu and Muslim rituals, and taught using words and figures that drew from both traditions. One of his well known epigrams says of God: “Allah Malik” (“God is Master”). Sai Baba taught a moral code of love, forgiveness, helping others, charity, contentment, inner peace, devotion to God and guru. His philosophy was Advaita Vedanta and his teachings consisted of elements both of this school as well as of bhakti and Islam.
