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Tree Series 138

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Name: Tree Series 138
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: WRB573
Price: 75.00 USD
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	WRB573
	Paata painting from Orissa
	13 inch Height X 13 inch Width
	Weight 300 gm

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Awaken Your Walls with Ancient Elegance

Transform your living space into a gallery of heritage and profound symbolism. You will immediately appreciate how the intricate linework draws your eye inward, inviting quiet contemplation and sophisticated aesthetic pleasure. This exquisite masterpiece serves as a breathtaking focal point for any discerning collector seeking authentic cultural expression.

Masterful Hands and Timeless Technique

Master artisans pour generations of inherited knowledge into every meticulously etched detail. Crafted as a traditional paata painting originating from the sun-drenched ateliers of Orissa, the composition relies on time-honored techniques passed down through centuries. You witness the dedication of skilled hands in the precise application of natural pigments upon prepared cloth, achieving a remarkable depth of texture and visual resonance.

Harmonious Proportions and Delicate Details

Measuring a perfect 13 inches in height by 13 inches in width, the balanced square canvas commands attention without overwhelming your curated interiors. The restrained palette accentuates the astonishingly fine line work, creating a soothing monochromatic aesthetic that complements both modern and traditional decors. You will lose yourself tracing the delicate botanical motifs, where every leaf and branch harmonizes within a carefully orchestrated geometric border.

Roots in Myth and Cultural Legacy

Drawing inspiration from the revered Tree of Life iconography, the artwork symbolizes interconnectedness, enduring strength, and spiritual ascension. In ancient folklore, this sacred motif bridges the earthly realm with the divine, offering protection and prosperity to households that display it. By welcoming this piece into your home, you preserve a vibrant artistic lineage deeply rooted in Indian mythology and village storytelling.

Curating Your Sanctuary

Imagine this captivating creation gracing a quiet reading nook, an executive study, or a sophisticated entryway gallery wall. You can pair it with minimalist wooden accents to let the intricate folk heritage truly shine and command the room. The compact dimensions offer immense versatility, allowing you to display it individually as a statement piece or alongside complementary indigenous artifacts.

Preserving Your Heirloom

Protecting your investment requires simple mindfulness, keeping the canvas away from direct, harsh sunlight to preserve the organic pigments for decades. You only need to dust the surface gently with a soft, dry cloth to maintain its pristine, museum-quality appearance. Embrace the enduring legacy of this magnificent creation, knowing it will enrich your family's aesthetic environment for generations to come.

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.