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In this beautiful Patachitra painting, Mahaprabhu is painted showing adoration to Lord Jagannath. Lord Jagannath is the main inspirational figure for Patachitraa painting. 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.

The beautiful batik painting has reflected a natural scenario of the African milieu. A number of animal figures have been painted in the wax resist method. The painting is a reflection of the uniqueness, originality and fineness of the glorious traditions of batiks. The technique of waxing and then dewaxing is quite tedious one but the method of dewaxing has given rise to beauty of the painting.

The beautiful Patachitra painting depicts the King being given a warm welcome by his officials on his arrival from foreign trip. A deep sense of satisfaction is manifest on the faces of the people. They are happy to welcome back their king. A sense of accomplishment is also manifest on the face of the king. Derived from the Sanskrit words patta (a piece of cloth), chitra (painting or picture), Patachitra is a folk art form drawn on a piece of silk, cotton or any other fabric, portraying traditional motifs and imageries of religion and society.

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The beautiful Pata painting depicts the Lord Krishna dancing over the head of the snakes. The pattern and the application of colours and lines are spectacular. The gracefulness on the face of Lord Krishna is manifest. The story of Krishna, and Kaliya the serpent is very well known. Kaliya, a naga (a serpent), was occupying the river Yamuna and its banks. The great snake had poisoned the waters of the Yamuna and also dried the forests nearby by the poison airs breathed by it. Once when the Krishna’s cowherd friends drank water from the river they fell ill. An enraged Krishna jumped into the water to kill the serpent. But the Lord was coiled around by Kaliya, the serpent king and he lay at the bottom of the river. But His divine powers helped Him uncoil himself from the serpent and wanted to kill it. But on imploration from the wives of Kaliya, he left it alone and asked them all to leave the shores of Yamuna forever. So they left and Yamuna and its shored regained their normal form. This feat is termed as Kaliya-Daman. Derived from the Sanskrit words patta (a piece of cloth), chitra (painting or picture), Patachitra is a folk art form drawn on a piece of silk, cotton or any other fabric, portraying traditional motifs and imageries of religion and society. Here the artist has used water colour and pigment on a patti paper, paper cloth together.

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Fish in Madhubani painting symbolizes fertility, procreation, good luck as well as prosperity and respect. 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.

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The beautiful Batik painting depicts the moving elephant with some sparkling designs on it. The elephant is moving fast that symbolizes movement and life. It is painted blue and indigo. The method of waxing and dewaxing has created a nice effect in the painting and has given a different pattern to the painting. Batik is one of the most popular forms of paintings in India and has been in practice for more than 2000 years.

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.

Batik literally means 'wax writing'. A batik artist needs to have a good sense of colors and patterns. Though the motifs used in batik are simple, knowledge of color gradations and tack to remove wax finely are required.

Applying the wax resist and systematic cracking are the key to a beautiful art piece. The characteristic batik effect is created by cracking of wax on the lighter hues and seeping in of the darker colors though them.

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.

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• Product Code: 14008
• Material: Water colors on paper, signed by artist
• Size: 14inch H x 10inch W
• Weight: 30 gm Approx

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In this beautiful Gond painting water colours on paper are nicely used to create a resplendent effect. The painting is also being signed by the artist. This painting is wonderful Artwork for decorating your Home or Office walls. Gift someone you really care for, because this Artwork will stay with him long life.

 

A number of animals have been painted in the beautiful Kalamkari painting. Literally a pen work, Kalamkari is a popular form of painting natural or mythological objects on cloth with natural colour. Popular in the Andhra region, such paintings use colour and patterns as medium of portraying mythological characters. The painting is full of some beautiful floral designs.

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• Product Code: 14014
• Material: Water colors on paper, signed by artist
• Size: 14inch H x 11inch W
• Weight: 30 gm Approx

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In this beautiful Gond painting water colours on paper are nicely used to create a resplendent effect. The painting is also being signed by the artist.Gift someone you really care for, because this Artwork will stay with him long life.

 

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The figure of Aparmita or Amitayus bestower of Longevity. Aparmita is a form of the Lord Busddha and in this character, He is known as the bestower of longevity. Aparmita is richly clad and wears the thirteen special ornaments. His hair is painted blue and falls on either side to his elbows. He is seated like a Buddha and his hands lie on his lap in Dhyana Mudra holding the ambrosia vase, which is his special emblem. The vase is richly decorated and from the cover fall four strings of beats which represent sacred pills. He is invoked for long life, health and happiness. For obtaining long life the lamaist ceremony is held. This ceremony is a curious mixture of Buddhism and demon-worship. Pills made from buttered dough and the ambrosia brewed from spirit or beer and offered in a skull bowl to Aparmita. The lama then places a vajra on the ambrosia vase, which the image of Aparmita holds in his lap, and applies a cord, which is attached to the vajra, to his own heart. The wine in the ambrosia vase is then consecrated and the people partake of it as well as of the sacred pills with the firm conviction that their lives will be prolonged through their faith in Aparmita.

The heavenly sensual beauty and gorgeous attraction come alive in the spectacular Batik painting. One of the most celebrated painting styles in India; this genre of painting celebrates the glory of colour and gaiety. Batik paintings are mostly centered on West Bengal, Orissa and Tamil Nadu in India and are known for their originality, uniqueness and finesse. Batik is the art of creating images on the cotton cloth using wax resist method. According to Hindu mythology, Apsaras are the most beautiful women who reside in the Heaven and they entertain the gods.

The heavily ornate Kalamkari painting shows Arjuna at the Swayambara of Draupadi. Arjuna was one of the heroes of the Hindu epi cMahabharata. His skill in archery was to have an unlikely utility: it won him the hand of Draupadi, his first wife, the daughter of Drupada, king of Panchala. According to Mahabharata a contest was held by Drupada to choose a suitable match for his daughter. A wooden fish was suspended high above a pool of water; furthermore, the fish rotated in a circle. Contestants were required to string a heavy bow and then use it to hit the eye of the rotating fish. They were allowed to take aim at the eye of the fish only by looking at its reflection in the pool of water. Many princes and noblemen vied for the hand of the princess of Panchala, but every one of them was failed except Arjuna, the peerless archer, who alone was able to accomplish the set task; he won the hand of Draupadi. The beautiful painting contains lot of strong lines and drawings. No chemical colours are used in such paintings. Kalamkari art is unique in its use of colour as a medium to portray mythological characters.

The beautiful Kalamkari painting depicts eight forms of Ganesha in a deep sense of simplicity yet devotion. Ashtavinayaka refers to the "eight forms of Ganeshas" in Sanskrit. Lord Ganesha, son of Lord Shiva and Parvati, is the Hindu deity of prosperity and learning. The term refers to eight Ganeshas and Ashtavinayaka yatra refers to a pilgrimage to the eight Hindu temples in Maharashtra. The eight forms of Ganesha include: Mayureshwar, Siddhivinayak, Ballaleshwar, Varadavinayak, Chintamani, Girijatmaj, Vighnahar, Mahaganapati. They are Mayureshwar (Moresh) or the peacock rider, who slew the demon Sindhu following request from the gods. As Mahaganapati, Ganesha comes to the assistance of his father Lord Shiva in destroying the citadels of the demon Tripurasura. As Varadvinayak (the bestower of boons), Lord Ganesha is remembered in a legend related to Rukmangada. Chintamani Vinayak relates to the legend of Kapila Muni and the Chintamani gem that he had obtained from Shiva. Girijaatmaja Vinayaka is enshrined on Lenyadri Parvat, and is believed to be a manifestation of Ganapati as an infant. "Vigneshwara" is regarded as the destroyer of the demon Vignaasura. Ballal Vinayak is associated with a legend where Ganapati is said to have come to the help of a young boy, who was a big evotee of Ganapati. As Siddhi Vinayak, Lord Ganesha is said to have come to the help of Mahavishnu as he was drawn out in a long battle with the demons Madhu and Kaitabha.

The eight forms of Lord Ganesha have been vividly portrayed by the Kalamkari artist in a most beautiful manner. Kalamkari is a very popular art form from Andha Pradesh. The enhancing effulgence of colours and the characters that emerge on cotton fabric, help create a resplendent spread in this form of painting. Kalamkari art is unique in its use of colour as a medium to portray various Hindu mythological characters. The Mudgala Purana, an ancient text on Lord Ganesha, cites eight forms of Ganesha, prevailing over eight human weaknesses or demons. Ekadanta is the Conquerer of Moda, arrogance. Dhumravarna (smoke colored) overcomes Abhimana, pride; Vakratunda (curved trunk) is the Vanquisher of Matsarya, jealousy; Mahodara (big belly) is Lord of Moha, infatuation; Gajanana (elephant face) conquers Lobha, greed; Lambodara (corpulent belly) overcomes Krodha, anger; Vikata (deformed) conquers Kama, lust; Vighnaraja (King of Obstacles) prevails over Mamata (egotism). Thus Ganesha is "there" for even the lowest of the low, that there is hope for everyone, and that there really is "no intrinsic evil," only a seeming variation of the past containing all that has to be learned to live and grow from a young soul to an older one and then mature into rishi consciousness. He is "there for us." The Kalamkari art of painting undergoes a laborious, slow process of resist - dyeing and hand printing. Many stages have to be undergone before the final results are achieved. Unlike other styles of painting, Kalamkari painting demands a lot of treatment before and after the painting is completed on the cotton fabric. Depending on the treatment of cloth, or quality of the mordant, the colours change accordingly. Every step from soaking of the cloth, to sketching the outlines to washing and drying the cloth, is done carefully and correctly. The use natural dyes, extracted from bark, flower and root. Thus the colour red is obtained by using the Indian madder root, yellow from the pomegranate seed or even mango bark, and black from myrobalam fruit. No chemical dyes are used is producing Kalamkari colours! From whitening the cloth in a particular solution to the final painting, it is a labourious process and the artist has to put up lot of effort.

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Four identical elephants are nicely painted on traditional Batik style with a deep sense of grandeur and polishness. The maroon background and the red and green paints on the elephants add some sparks to the paintings. Batik paintings are mostly centered on West Bengal, Orissa and Tamil Nadu in India and are known for their originality, uniqueness and finesse. Batik is the art of creating images on the cotton cloth using wax resist method.

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• Product Code : 14308
• Material: Cotton Cloth
• Size: 42" x 29"
• Weight: 100 gm.
  

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This tapestry measures a full 42" x 29". We only sell high end, quality tapestries. No cheap imitations here. Buy with confidence from your spirit space!

Producing a tapestry required the diverse talents of many artists and craftsmen. First, an artist would create a design, and then by dedicating many days they make sure that the design got reflected on the newly made tapestry perfectly.

The tapestries which we make are completely screen printed in traditional Indian method and takes around a week to complete. We NEVER take the short root to produce them in large numbers in very short span of time, instead of that we make sure that we take all the time in this world, to make a BEAUTIFUL product, even if have to make our customers wait for some time. Our tapestries are printed, not quilted or woven. They are hippie Indian tapestries, thin as sheet. Good, tight power loom construction with Hemmed edges.

This Tapestry is made of cotton fabric, It is very soft in touch & skin friendly too.

Our tapestries will lighten the spirit in any room! Great for wall hangings, dorm decorations, beach throws, picnic blankets, porch hangings, table cloths or a perfect gift for any occasion!

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A village lady sitting lonely in deep thoughts. A small Batik painting.