The lavish designs of beadwork, sequins and rich mirror work make the wall hanging a piece of beauty. Each geometric segment is being beautifully embroidered and the wall hanging showcases the rich patchwork in Gujarat. A balanced combination of blue, black and yellow has made the piece of art a collector’s choice. Every particular design is being appliquéd with one another with some beautiful floral designs.
Nandi, the vehicle of Lord Shiva is given a refine and royal treatment by the sculptor. Nandi is guarding the Shivlinga. Nandi’s figure contains some of the exquisite carvings on it. Its eyes, the horns, legs, the eyes are detailed out in a beautiful manner.
Lord Buddha is meditating on the Dharma Chakra. He is doing a mudra (hand gestures) through his hands which is an integral part of meditation. Each mudra represents certain aspects. Mudras are an exercise in meditation to establish inner contact with the aspect that is represents. The Mudra shown by Lord Buddha in this statue is called “Dharma Chakra Mudra”
A great degree of finesse and refinement is manifest in the spectacular Kalamkari painting that depicts Lord Krishna and His consort Radha. A number of variegated natural colours have been combined together with the precision of perfection. Trees, the peacock, the background all are given a refine and delicate touch. The beautiful Kalamkari painting is a fitting tribute to the saga of eternal love between Radha and Krishna. The spectacular painting has some exquisite designs on it and the beautiful pattern of colours add some sparks to the work. Centred on Kalahasti region of Andhra Pradesh, this type of painting is characterized by strong colour pattern and lines. Whereas the Lord Krishna is playing some immortal tunes on His flute, Radha is looking at Him with love and admiration.
The beautiful bust of Lord Gautam Buddha is given a royal and refine treatment by the sculptor. His half closed eyes, the elongated ears, the beautiful hairstyle all are given a royal treatment. Lord Buddha is a prominent god even in Hinduism and he is considered an incarnation of Vishnu. He renounced the worldly pleasures to attain the truth and found out a middle path for his followers.
Description
The beautiful Kalamkari painting celebrates the beauty of life in a most resplendent manner. 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.
Specification
- Product Code : 3474
- Size: 42" x 32"
- Material: Cotton Cloth
- Colors: Vegetable and natural dyes
- Available Unframed
The Brass statue of Sai Baba is beautifully crafted by the artist. The seating posture of the guru yields a deep sense of thought. It seems the worldly pains have given him agony and he was trying for a solution. He was an Indian guru and fakir, who is regarded by his Hindu and Muslim followers as a saint. In his life and teachings he tried to embrace and reconcile both faiths: Sai Baba lived in a mosque, was buried in a Hindu temple, embraced Hindu and Muslim practices, and taught using words and figures that drew from both traditions.
The chain of brass bells with statue of Lord Hanuman is an auspicious bell often used in Hanuman Temple. It can also be used at home in front of a statue or image of Lord Hanuman. The sound of the bell creates divine energy. The sound of 11 bells creates a symphony that has a soothing effect.
This beautiful Kalamkari painting depicts Jatayu’s fight with the demon king Ravana. Jatayu was the son of Aruna and nephew of the bird king ‘Garuda’ (Lord Vishnu’s carrier). When Rama and Lakshmana were not near Sita, Ravana; the king of Lanka, was forcibly taking away Sita as a captive in his famed aircraft Pushpak. Sita was crying and calling aloud for help from all that was visible. At that time Jatayu; the Great Bird and a friend of King Dasharatha (Lord Rama’s Father) tried to rescue Sita, Jatayu was old but brave also, so he challenged Ravana and made a great and heroic fight with him. He killed Ravana’s charioteer and the mules. He caused so grievous injuries on Ravanaalso, but the mighty Ravana the king of Lanka attacked him mid air and after an intense fight managed to cut off Jatayu’s wings. Jatayu fell down to earth and held on his breath for some more time to tell Rama that Sita was taken away as a captive by the demon-king Ravana. Jatayu breathed his last in the lap of knowing well that Rama was none other than Lord Vishnu. Rama and Lakshmana performed the last rites Jatayu, as a son would do on his father’s death.
Specification:
- Product Code :3485
- Material : Cotton Cloth
- Colors: Vegetable and natural dyes
- Size :46" x 36"
Goddess Durga is one of the most popular goddesses in India. She is worshipped in States like West Bengal. The Goddess is a symbol of the triumph of the good over the bad. The Kalamkari painting has reflected the power of the goddess who killed the demon Mahishasur. During the month of September –October, the Goddess Durga is worshipped by a section of the Hindus across the country.
The beautiful bust of Goddess Gauri has been nicely chiseled out of brass reflecting some of the basic features of sculptural beauty. Gauri is the wife of Lord Shiva and Hara-Gauri are the symbol of eternal love between husband and wife. Her face, ears have been more prominent here. The lips, the face, the prominent eyes have been given a refine treatment by the sculptor.
Specification:
- Products Code: 3723
- Material: Cotton Cloth
- Size: 45" x 36"
- Weight: 100 gm.
The brass statuette of Rambhakta Hanuman has been chiseled out with greater finesse. The face of this great devotee of Lord Ram is beaming with satisfaction praising his Lord. It is believed that this great devotee of Lord Rama is more delighted to hear the praises of his Lord than that of his own. The statue is an epitome of artistic delight and splendour. The figure has been shown submerged in deep devotion of the Lord.
Crystal embellishment along with crystal coloured stones and golden finish makes the desktop product a piece of beauty and joy. Aum is a sacred syllable in the Indian religions, including Hinduism, Sikhism, Jainism, and Buddhism. The sacred symbol is placed at the beginning of most Hindu texts as a sacred exclamation to be uttered at the beginning and end of a reading of the Vedas or previously to any prayer or mantra. The Mandukya Upanishad is entirely devoted to the explanation of OM. The syllable is taken to consist of three phonemes, a, u and m, variously symbolizing the Three Vedas or the Hindu Trimurti.( Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwar) The syllable denotes the eternal process of birth, life, death and rebirth, and life incarnate. It is the universal symbol of Creation. Its four parts represent the four stages of consciousness: Awake, sleeping, dreaming, and the transcendental state.
Lord Krishna in his child incarnation is an inexhaustible source of love and affection. Crushed gemstones of variegated colours have been applied in an in exquisite manner to give a royal touch to the wooden box that is often used to as jewelery box. Gemstones of green, yellow and white colours have been masterfully used to give the box a most delicate look. The peacock, the deer and child Krishna all have been beautifully presented. Intricate carving of the boundaries of the box have made the wooden box a must buy for the connoisseurs.
The beautiful Kalamkari painting depicts the Goddess of Darkness Kali in a most refine and minute manner. Popular in West Bengal, Kali represents the dark side of human beings and she is one of the most ferocious goddesses in Hinduism. But she can be easily propitiated by offering sacrifices. Kalamkari painting depicts mythological characters on cotton cloth with the application of natural dyes.
The beautiful Kalamkari painting depicts the Goddess of Learning and Wisdom in a most composed manner. Worshipped across the country by the students, Goddess Saraswati is an embodiment of learning and education and she is one of the most revered goddesses in Hinduism. Here the goddess is playing her veena and is seated on her vehicle, the swan. Colour patterns are used in a spectacular manner and the background is nicely treated with natural colours.