The holy saint of India is given a delicate design in this spectacular velvet painting. The saint is seated holding a mala. Even the background is given a spectacular touch. Sai Baba has a mass following in India and abroad and his life is full of miracles and people from various corners of the country approached him seeking his blessings. A deep sense of devotion and piety is manifest in this sober painting. A very popular genre of painting style, velvet painting uses velvet for its typically silky and soft-to-touch look and preferably used as the base for unique and decorative paintings. Painted completely by hand, velvet painting is a shining example of the ascetic splendour of Indian art. Bold, bright and vivid colors are used to add to the richness of the velvet paintings.
One of the most popular gods in South India, Lord Srinathjee occupies a seminal place in the popular beliefs in the region. The beautiful painting depicts the god wearing lot of ornaments and garlands. Whereas his figure is painted black the painting is a mixture of variegated colour.
A greater degree of gracefulness and accomplishment is manifest in the nice work done on the pattern of Kalamkari . Developed in the temple region of Andhra Pradesh (Kalahasti), Kalamkari is a traditional painting style with strong line drawings. Paintings are made on cotton fabrics with a kalam i.e. pen, a sharp pointed pierced bamboo that regulates flow of colour on the fabric. Vegetable dyes are mainly used on cloth.
Sized 73"x51", the painting is a classic example of the finesse of the Kalamkari painting. Use of natural dyes for colour, extensive use of the gods, cotton etc are some of the main features of this form of painting. The Lord Krishna is playing his mohan veena and the pure beauty of the sound of his flute enchants the entire universe. The cow and the flowers surrounding the Lord signify the vast impact of the Lord on the universe. The painter has exquisitely made use of the natural motifs and colour to give the huge wall painting a lasting impact.
The spectacular brass figure of the Lord Hanuman, the monkey-god in Hinduism, is nicely carved out with a greater sense of finesse and excellence. A true masterpiece itsel, the brass figure reveals a deep sense of devotion and accomplishment as the Lord is standing with His folded hands. The figure reveals a great amount of smoothness. Lord Hanuman is a great devotee of Lord Ram and played a significant role in rescuing Sita from the clutches of demon king Ravana. Whereas the Lord is wearing a loincloth, the headgear is marked by striking carvings on it.
The joy, the happiness of the people of Mithila is getting a vivid depiction in the beautiful Madhubani Painting. A number of human figures, animals are being depicted in the painting with lot of trees. Mithila paintings, alternately called Madhubani, are a folk tradition kept alive by women in northern Bihar. Together, they draw traditional designs and depict events from epic mythology on the floors and walls of their houses using crushed wet rice and natural colors on handmade paper. From this age old tradition stemmed the practice of drawing Mithila paintings on a canvas of handmade paper or pure mulberry silk fabric, using natural colors and fabric dyes. Brushes, sharpened reeds and pen nibs are used to draw the designs and figurations.
The local goddess is being given a kaleidoscopic portrayal in the beautiful Madhubani painting. Her eyes are prominent and the surroundings are given a geometric depiction. The borders are nicely painted. Madhubani paintings are centred in Mithila in North Bihar and these paintings are made exclusively by the women in the region. Natural colours and powders such as holi are used extensively to depict local and mythological characters. Sharp lines and beautiful patterns characterize these paintings that reveal the uniqueness of this paatern of art.
The beautiful Madhubani painting is given a detail treatment by the women painters of Mithila. The huge tree at the centre of the painting is surrounded by a number of animal and human figures. Madhubani paintings are practised by the female artists of Mithila in Bihar and they use natural colours and powders to create beautiful paintings on cotton clothes. Normally natural motifs and gods and goddesses from Hindu pantheon are decorated with beautiful colours and lines.
The Elephant headed God is shown here on a yellow leaf. Crystal coloured stones along with golden finish gives an embellishment to the desktop product. Son of Lord Shiva, one of the Trinity Gods in Hinduism, and Parvati, Ganesha is the Lord of Good Luck and he is worshiped first among all gods and that is why he is also called Agraganya. Lord Ganesha is also known as the Remover of Obstacles since he creates obstacles on our path when time is bad and removes the same once time turns good for us. The Lord is often worshiped along with Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity and wealth. The leaf is also marked by spectacular gold embellished designs.
The Goddess Durga is one of the most powerful goddesses in Hindu pantheon and she occupies an important role in the society of Mithila in North Bihar where this style of painting is practised by the women. The Goddess is painted standing on the tiger and natural colours and powders are nicely used in the Madhubani painting, a forte of the women in Mithila.
Specification
- Product Code :9252
- Material :Brass
- Size :4"H x 7.50"W x 3.25"D
- Weight :1.950
Description
Ganesha, the elephant-head god is tre remover of obstacles. Before starting any work, people worship Lord Ganesha so that the work can be completed successfully without any obstacle. Lord Ganesha is also known as Ganapati, Siddhi Vinayak, Prathamesh etc. He is also called Vighneshwara. Ganesh is a popular figure in Indian art.
The spectacular brass figure of the Remover of Obstacles, Lord Ganesha, is beautifully carved out with some nice designs and carvings. The Lord of Learning is given a refine and minute treatment with some exquisite carvings on it. Lord Ganesha is here shown seated on a chowki (chair). One of the most-worshipped gods, Lord Ganesha is also known as the Agra Ganya as he is worshipped first among all gods. Lord Ganesha is also one of the most benevolent gods in Hinduism and he could be easily propitiated.
The beautiful brass figure of the Lord of Wisdom, Lord Ganesha is given a refine and detail treatment with some nice carvings. One of the most-worshipped gods in Hinduism, Lord Ganesha is the son of Lord Shiva and Parvati and He is worshipped at the beginning of any journey or other ceremony. Also known as the Remover of Obstacles, Lord Ganesha can be easily propitiated, as He is one of the most-banevolent gods in Hinduism.
The beautiful Batik painting depicts the Lord of Wisdom, Lord Ganesha in a graceful manner. The Lord is seated in a composed manner and his face reveals a deeper sense of satisfaction and appreciation. Lord Ganesha is one of the most worshipped gods in Hinduism and he is worshipped at the beginning of any journey or religious ceremony. The process involved in the execution of a Batik painting is indeed a tedious one and the process of dewaxing gives a special effect to the painting.
Lord Vishnu, the god of all gods, has been given a royal treatment in the beautiful Madhubani painting. The Lord has been painted along with some floral traditions. Gracefulness and illustrious character of the painting is evident in the painting that is painted in the traditional styles on handmade paper using purely natural dyes. The Lord has been nicely decorated and it is a paradigm of beauty of this form of popular art form.
