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Radha-Krishna Under Tree

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Name: Radha-Krishna Under Tree
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: WRB809
Price: 75.00 USD
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	WRB809
	Paata painting from Orissa
	32 inch Height X 7 inch Width
	Weight 300 gm

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Divine Symphony of Eternal Devotion

Step into a realm of celestial romance where celestial harmony reigns supreme. You will find yourself drawn into the captivating embrace of divine affection captured within a breathtaking masterpiece. Transform your living space into a sanctuary of sacred art and timeless beauty.

Masterful Heritage Craftsmanship

Skilled artisans pour generations of ancestral knowledge into creating every magnificent stroke. Crafted as an authentic paata painting originating from the cultural heart of Orissa, natural mineral pigments breathe vibrant life onto traditional surfaces. You can truly appreciate the meticulous brushwork and dedication required to preserve such an intricate, centuries-old aesthetic.

Vertical Elegance and Detail

Spanning an impressive thirty-two inches in height while maintaining a graceful seven-inch width, the composition draws the viewer's eye upward in a continuous flow of visual storytelling. Delicate botanical motifs frame the central deities, enhancing the vertical grandeur with exquisite floral borders. You will discover endless fascination in the minute expressions and richly detailed garments that adorn the sacred figures.

Mythological Echoes of Orissa

Rooted in the ancient Patachitra tradition, sacred scrolls like these once served as visual accompaniments for traveling bards recounting epic tales. The sheltering tree symbolizes the eternal canopy of nature protecting the supreme lovers in their secret forest rendezvous. Embracing the spiritual symbolism connects your home directly to the vibrant artistic heritage of eastern India.

Sanctuary Placement Inspiration

Imagine hanging this vertical treasure in a quiet meditation corner or welcoming entryway to set a serene tone for your entire home. The slender proportions make it an exceptional choice for narrow wall spaces that require a sophisticated focal point. You will delight in how effortlessly it complements both contemporary minimalist interiors and rich, traditional decor schemes.

Preserving Your Heirloom

Protect your investment by displaying the artwork away from direct sunlight to maintain the brilliance of the natural pigments. Gentle dusting with a soft, dry cloth will keep the surface pristine for decades to come. By treating the canvas with care, you ensure that future generations will cherish this enduring testament to divine love.

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.