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Murli Manohar and Radha with Dashavatara

HK$578
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WRB802
Paata painting from Orissa
32 inch Height X 7 inch Width
Weight 300 gm
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Sacred Resonance in Every Brushstroke

Immerse your living space in the transcendent romance and cosmic majesty of divine iconography. You will find yourself drawn into a mesmerizing visual narrative that captures eternal devotion and universal creation in a single breathtaking composition. Bring home a masterpiece that elevates your interior decor while anchoring your environment in profound spiritual tranquility.

Masterful Heritage Craftsmanship

You will appreciate the meticulous precision poured into every square inch of this traditional paata painting hailing from the cultural heart of Orissa. Skilled master artisans utilize ancient techniques, etching intricate lines and applying rich, earthy pigments onto a carefully prepared traditional canvas base. The construction reflects generations of refined artistic wisdom, ensuring an heirloom-quality creation that honors authentic regional artistry.

Harmonious Proportions and Visual Grace

Standing gracefully at 32 inches in height and spanning 7 inches in width, the vertical composition draws your eye effortlessly upward through cascading tiers of sacred imagery. Delicate linework defines the central figures while framing elaborate miniature panels that showcase extraordinary attention to minute detail. You will marvel at how the balanced proportions command attention without overwhelming your thoughtfully curated wall space.

Eternal Tales of Divine Incarnation

Center stage features the enchanting divine lovers, with the flute-playing Lord depicted alongside Radha in an embrace of supreme bliss and spiritual surrender. Surrounding them, you will discover the revered Dashavatara—the ten principal avatar incarnations of Lord Vishnu descending to restore cosmic order. Each miniature depiction encapsulates rich mythological symbolism, reminding you of cyclical creation, preservation, and the triumph of righteousness.

A Focal Point for Contemplative Spaces

Display this captivating artwork in your private meditation sanctuary, executive study, or sophisticated living room to instantly establish a focal point of cultural refinement. You can pair it with minimalist contemporary furnishings to let the rich traditional aesthetic truly sing against neutral walls. Guests will naturally gravitate toward the intricate storytelling, sparking meaningful conversations about mythology, heritage, and high-end artisanal collecting.

Preserving Your Heirloom Legacy

Protect your investment by hanging the composition away from direct, harsh sunlight to maintain the vibrant integrity of the natural pigments over decades. You need only dust the surface gently with a soft, dry cloth to keep the intricate details pristine and clear. By honoring these simple maintenance steps, you ensure that future generations will continue to cherish this remarkable window into sacred artistry.

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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