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$75
Item Code: DB79
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Madhubani Painting on Hand Made Paper
Dimensions 2.5 ft x 1.8 ft
Handmade
Handmade
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100% Made in India
100% Made in India
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Madhubani paintings, which reflect the natural vivacity of the tribal spirit, are most often geometrical and abstract, done by women, and their strangeness makes them unusually fascinating. The idioms, the themes, the stylization of Madhubani paintings are ancestral, passed on from mother to daughter.

The animals here presents animals, humans and some interesting pictographic designs. Two ferocious looking lions facing each other on either side of the bamboo tree, form the main theme of this painting. The bamboo tree forms a part of most pictures as a symbol of fertility and prosperity. It has not only been abstracted very well, but also turned into a graphic symbol with powerful pictorial characteristics here. The two decorated lions emerge from the bowers of flowering plants. Minute lines are drawn to delineate the hair on the neck and tails of the animals. The elephant above the bamboo tree is considered a symbol of wealth by the people of Madhubani. Two human figures, linear in form, stand on either side of the elephant.

This painting was started with a rigorously selected subject matter without any attempt to transpose a literal scene or create a photographic semblance of an ordinary situation. The entire color scheme is indigenous. Indeed, the color is probably the most emotive of all elements in this painting.

An element of strangeness, the sense of novel wonder, a mystery burning at the heart of life are some of the intrinsic characteristics of the best in art and it is this very strangeness, this incandescence which the painting of Madhubani transmits.

This description by Renu Rana.

Colors of Tradition: Exploring the Artistry Behind Madhubani Paintings

Madhubani painting is also known as Mithila art as it is practiced in the Mithila region of India and Nepal. It has specifically originated from the Madhubani district of the state of Bihar. Traditionally, the women of this region created these paintings and in recent years, it has become a widely practiced art and has now become renowned throughout the world. This art expresses the creativity and culture of the people of Mithila and is passed from one generation to another. In this way, the heritage of Madhubani art has been preserved for many decades. The subjects of these paintings are usually religion, love, and fertility. Sometimes, social events like festivals, weddings, and royal court are also depicted in the paintings. The most commonly painted designs and themes are the forms of Hindu Gods and Goddesses such as Ganesha, Shiva, Saraswati, Lakshmi, Krishna, and Ram. The characteristic features of Madhubani paintings are their vibrant colors and eye-catching geometrical patterns. The empty spaces are filled with traditional motifs such as floral and foliate patterns, animals, birds, geometrical structures, and other designs. The local artists create these paintings using a variety of items such as matchsticks, twigs, brushes, pens, or even their own fingers. The paints are usually made with natural dyes and pigments.
As simple as it may seem, the making process of the world-famous Madhubani paintings is certainly not easy and requires lots of hard labor.
Traditional Madhubani paintings are done either on cloth, handmade paper, or canvas. Select the medium of painting as per your choice. If you have chosen cloth, attach it to cardboard to make a solid base. The making of the painting begins with making a double-lined border. This is a very important step because the border is filled with various geographical shapes and patterns or other motifs. The average width of the border is 1.5 - 2 cm. Now that the border is created, you will be left with a blank middle space. This is the main workspace. Start drawing your choice of figure, designs, and shapes. These must be relevant to the Madhubani painting themes.
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When the key design has been made, the empty spaces in between are filled with some designs.
Now is the time to color the painting using vivid shades and hues. Colors in Madhubani are sourced from nature; Indigo is used to produce blue, flower juice produces red, turmeric gives yellow, leaves produce green, cow dung mixed soot gives black, and rice powder gives white.
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To paint these colors, the artist uses a bamboo stick and wraps cotton around it. This acts as a traditional brush.
The entire painting is now painted using this special brush with natural vibrant colors. · However, in modern times, the common brush is used and instead of natural colors, artists prefer to use acrylic paints.
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Since the entire painting is made with natural materials and colors, it appears simple yet enriching. Originally, this art was created on mud walls or soil grounds but when it evolved over many years, the people of Madhubani started to make it on fabric and paper. Today, this art has become globalized and is receiving worldwide attention and appreciation.
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