The beautiful Batik painting scripts an immortal love story popular in Rajasthan into the cotton fabric. Both the figures as well as the camel are being nicely treated. Dola and his lover Maru are on an eternal journey of love and the charming figures portray the depth of their love and affection they share for each other. The method of waxing and dewaxing has added beauty to the painting. The painting is a fitting tribute to the immortal love story popular in Rajasthan.
The beautiful image of the apostle of truth and non-violence, Lord Gautam Buddha, has been cast in the traditional Batik style. The Lord, seated in a meditative posture, is surrounded by a host of animals that shows how the Buddha is preaching his non-violence towards all human beings as well as the animals. He is preaching his disciples about the spirit of non-violence and truth. The figure of the apostle of truth has been given a magestic treatment by the painter and the method of dewaxing has given an appealing and resplendent impact to the painting.
The Batik artists have depicted an Indian village with a rare sense of artistry. The Batik prints of West Bengal, Orissa and Tamil Nadu are known for their originality, uniqueness and fineness. Batik is the art of creating images on the cotton cloth using wax resist method. Rice starch and wax resists were used for printing. The technique is somewhat tedious. In fact the method of dewaxing gives the painting a bright colour effect that is the specialty of this form of painting. The artists here have revealed a good sense of colour and patterns. A busy mediaeval village with the carts and the people has been portrayed using variegated colours.
The beautiful Batik painting reveals a pattern as Lord Shiva, his wife Parvati and Lord Ganesha are painted seated in the Himalayas. The beautiful image of Lord Shiva is being painted blue and his figure contains beautiful garlands. Parvati is wearing a red sari. The trio reveals a great sense of accomplishment and gracefulness.
A Portrait of a typical India Woman bearing bindi (holy dot ) also known as kumkum or tilak is an auspicious makeup worn by young Hindu girls and women on their forehead. The term is derived from bindu, the Sanskrit word for a dot or a point. It is usually a red dot made with vermilion (finely powdered bright red mercuric sulphide). Considered a blessed symbol of Uma or Parvati, a bindi signifies female energy (shakti) and is believed to protect women and the husbands.
The beautiful kalamkari painting has depicted the gods and goddesses with some beautiful lines and colours. The enhancing effulgence of characters on cotton fabric has created a resplendent spread. Kalamkari art is unique in its use of colour as a medium to portray mythological characters. 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. 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.
The sacred word OM has been painted in the traditional Batik style. The Hindu sacred word is batiked with wax on cotton cloth . The OM bears great significance for the Hindus. The vibration produced by chanting Om in the physical universe corresponds to the original vibration that first arose at the time of creation. The sound of Om is also called Pranava, meaning that it sustains life and runs through Prana or breath. Om also represents the four states of the Supreme Being. The three sounds in Om (AUM) represent the waking, dream and deep sleep states and the silence, which surrounds Om, represents the "Turiya" state.It is believed that chanting of Om drives away all worldly thoughts and removes distraction and infuses new vigour in the body. The chanting of Om is a powerful tonic. Om makes the mind serene and pointed, and infuses the spiritual qualifications, which ensure self-realization. Use of vibrant colours and strong patterns has given the painting a presentable look.
The beautiful Patachitra painting of Lord Hanuman is given a refine and detail treatment. The great devotee of Lord Ramchandra, the key figure in Hindu epic Ramayana, is shown here carrying Lord Ram and his brother Lakshmana on his arm. A deep sense of devotion is manifest in the painting. Hanuman played a key role in rescuing Seeta, the wife of Lord Ram, who was abducted by Ravana. The ensuing battle between the demon forces and the vanar sena (forces of monkeys) led by Ram constitutes the theme of the epic.
The beautiful Patachitra painting is a revelation of the finery of this Orissa style of painting. The painting depicts two great figures in Hinduism fighting against each other. Lord Ganesha is called Ekadanta because of his one broken tusk. It is said that this tusk was knocked out by Parasurama. There is an anecdote that one day Parasurama arrived to see Siva, and Ganesh would not let him in. When Parasurama tried to get by Ganesh they started fighting and Parasurama broke his tusk. Parvati was about to curse Parasurama, but Brahma stopped her and promised that even though he had only one tusk, that Ganesh would still be worshipped by all men and even the demigods would worship him. The painting is a testimony of the glorious history of Pata style of painting.
The beautiful painting of the Lord Vishnu is given a spectacular and refine treatment in the traditional Pata format. Lord Vishnu is one of the Trinity Gods in Hinduism, the other two being Lord Shiva and Brahma. The Lord is responsible for the preservation of the Universe and from time to time He takes human form (incarnation) to protect His devotees from the impending catastrophe. According to Hindu scripture, Lord Vishnu has ten such incarnations.
Murugan is one of the most popular Hindu deities amongst Tamils of Tamil Nadu state in India, Sri Lanka and in the Tamil diaspora. He is popular throughout India and also abroad. He is known by a number of other names, including Kartikeyan, Kumaran, Shanmukha, Skanda and Subramanian. He is the God of war and the patron deity of the Tamil land. As the late Tamil devotional work - the Tiru-pukazh would have it, "Murugan never hesitates to come to the aid of a devotee when called upon in piety or distress". He is shown here with his vehicle the peacock and is depicted killing the demon Surapadman, who ravaged the earth and tormented its beings. It was realized by the gods that only the son born of Shiva could lead the gods to victory over Tarakasuran, Surapadman and their demon companions.
One of the most popular Gods in the Tamil Land, Murugan is the God of war and the patron deity of the Tamil Land. The God is shown in full combat fatigue along with his vehicle the peacock. With his bow and arrows, the God is all set for the battlefield. It is believed that the God brings something for everybody. His six hands are holding different weapons and his eyes are fixed on the target. The painting is characterized by some beautiful designs and carvings.
In this spectacular Patachitra painting, Lord Shiva and Parvati are sitting face to face. They are wearing some spectacular ornaments. Nandi, Lord Shiva's vehicle, is also sitting nearby. The cosmic couple Lord Shiva, one of the Trinity Gods in Hinduism, and Parvati are given a refine and detail touch with a deep sense of accomplishment. Lord Shiva and Parvati are considered the most ideal couple by Hindus and they are worshiped all over the subcontinent. Patachitra is a popular genre of ethnic painting in Orissa and was born out of the cult of God Jagannath, the presiding deity of Orissa temple. Spectacular pictorial conceptions, characteristic conventions and vibrant color patterns make the Patachitra a unique treasure in the rich coffer of Indian ethnic art. Primarily executed on cloth, using natural colors, these ethnic paintings have charmed admirers across the globe.
Specification
- Product Code :4282
- Material :Green aventurine stone
- Weight: 280 gm
- Size:2"x 1"
Description
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The beautiful image of Lord Shiva and Parvati has been shown in dancing posture. The cosmic couple is shown with ornaments and they show the beauty of life in its best form. The covers of the painting are beautifully painted with some nice floral designs. Shiva and Parvati are considered the perfect couple on Earth and they symbolise love, care and affection.
Nature is at its best here. God's spectacular creation makes the onlooker awe-struck. The beautiful river is flowing down the mountain. Rocks and surroundings are nicely painted in this spectacular silk painting. Such silk paintings are marked by its elegance, softness and a flexibility of style. Silk is used as a medium for portraits and paintings since the matter is very light and soft. Craftsmen use a special process that allows the silk canvas to retain the paint in vibrant detail.
Silk Paintings reached their peak of glory during the Mughal era. Mughal kings patronized arts and literature. The Rajput kingdoms of Rajasthan were the hot spots for these miniature paintings. Rich court life and religious themes are often depicted as a characteristic of this art form. Beautiful ladies often figure prominently in these paintings along with vibrant gemstone coloring. The heavy use of gold leaf appears as another distinguishing characteristic.
