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Krishna Lila

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Name: Krishna Lila
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: WRB836
Price: 75.00 USD
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	WRB836
	Paata painting from Orissa
	32 inch Height X 7 inch Width
	Weight 300 gm

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Divine Symphony of Color and Grace

Invite the transcendent beauty of sacred mythology into your living space with a masterpiece that captures celestial harmony. You will find yourself drawn into the captivating visual narrative of the Supreme Protector’s earthly adventures, rendered with breathtaking devotion. This magnificent visual treasure serves as a stunning focal point for any sophisticated interior sanctuary.

Masterful Heritage Craftsmanship

Created using the revered traditional paata technique rooted in the heart of Orissa, every single brushstroke reflects centuries of artisanal dedication. Skilled master painters carefully prepare a sturdy cloth canvas with natural tamarind seed paste and chalk, establishing an exquisitely smooth textured foundation. You will deeply appreciate the vibrant mineral and organic pigments that bring each divine scene to luminous, enduring life.

Vertical Elegance and Composition

Spanning an impressive thirty-two inches in height while maintaining a graceful seven-inch width, the elongated vertical format draws the admiring gaze effortlessly upward. Intricate floral borders frame a mesmerizing sequence of circular vignettes, showcasing extraordinary linework and astonishingly minute detail. You will marvel at the rich color palette, where deep indigos contrast exquisitely with warm earthen tones and brilliant highlights.

The Eternal Play of Vishnu

Embodying the profound spiritual philosophy of ancient India, the artwork chronicles the playful yet deeply philosophical exploits of Lord Vishnu and his beloved avatars. Each medallion tells a timeless story of divine love, cosmic balance, and the triumph of righteousness over chaos. You are acquiring a tangible piece of rich cultural heritage that bridges ancient theology and contemporary fine art connoisseurship.

Elevating Your Sacred Space

Display this remarkable scroll prominently in your private study, meditation room, or sophisticated entryway to inspire quiet contemplation and daily awe. The narrow vertical dimensions make it exceptionally well-suited for mounting on narrow wall panels, pillars, or beside grand archways. You will watch guests become immediately enchanted by the storytelling depth and striking visual rhythm radiating from the composition.

Preserving Ancestral Legacy

Protect your investment by hanging the artwork away from direct sunlight and excessive humidity to preserve the brilliance of the natural pigments indefinitely. A gentle dusting with a soft, dry cloth is all that is required to maintain its pristine historical splendor. You will proudly pass down this generational heirloom, knowing its timeless artistry remains forever protected.

Mastering the Ancient Technique: Exploring the Meticulous Creation of Pattachitra Paintings

The traditional Pattachitra is a scroll painting that is done on cloth. This is revealed in the name; Pattachitra is a Sanskrit term made from two words i.e. Patta meaning cloth and Chitra meaning picture. The main subject of this painting is portraying Hindu mythological narratives, scenes from religious texts, and folktales. Pattachitra paintings are especially practiced in eastern Indian states such as West Bengal and Odisha, and also in some parts of Bangladesh. This art form is closely related to Shri Jagannath and the tradition of the Vaishnava sect. It is believed that Pattachitra art originated in the 11th century and the people of Odisha practice it even today without any discrepancy. Bengalis use these scroll paintings for ritual purposes (as a visual device) during the performance of a song or Aarti.

Pattachitra paintings are characterized by creative and traditional motifs/designs, decorative borders, and bright colorful applications. The outline of the figure and motifs are bold and sharp. Some common shapes and motifs seen in these paintings are trees, flowers, leaves, elephants, and other creatures. The artists of Odisha and Bengal still use the traditional method of painting which gives a unique look to it altogether.

1. Canvas is prepared

The process of painting a Pattachitra begins by preparing the canvas (patta). Generally, cotton cloth is used for making the canvas. The local artists dip the cotton cloth in a mixture of tamarind seeds and water for a few days. The cloth is then taken out and dried in the sun. Now natural gum is applied over it to stick another layer of cotton cloth on it. Thus a thick layer of cotton cloth is formed. This layered cotton is sun-dried and a paste of chalk powder, tamarind, and gum is applied on both sides. The surface of the cloth is then rubbed with two different stones for smoothening and it is again dried. This process gives the cloth a leathery finish and it is now ready to be painted.

2. Natural colors are made using traditional method

The painters prepare and use vegetable and mineral colors for application in the painting. White color is made from conch shells, black is made by burning coconut shells, Hingula is used for red color, Ramaraja for blue, and Haritala for yellow.

3. Colors are filled in

The artist now makes a double-lined border on all four sides of the canvas. The local artists are so expert in painting that they do not draw figures and motifs with pencil but directly draw them with a brush. The paint brushes that the painters use are made of the hair of domestic animals, a bunch of which is tied to the end of a bamboo stick. The figures are now painted with natural colors using the indigenous brushes. The outline is thickened with black color.

4. Painting is given a finishing

Finally, the painting is varnished/glazed to protect it from any damage and to get a glossy shine on the surface.

The making of a Pattachitra is laborious work and therefore, one painting may sometimes take over a month to complete. Due to their classical look, these paintings are admired by people from all over the world. The artistic skills used in Pattachitra are passed down from one generation to another and thus are preserved to date.