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Tree Series 139

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Name: Tree Series 139
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: WRB575
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	WRB575
	Paata painting from Orissa
	13 inch Height X 13 inch Width
	Weight 300 gm

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A Botanical Sanctuary for Your Walls

Immerse your living space in the tranquil beauty of ancient woodland symbolism with a masterpiece that captures the essence of nature. You will discover an arresting visual focal point that effortlessly transforms an ordinary room into a gallery of heritage and elegance. Let your walls breathe with organic grace and tell a story of timeless artistic devotion.

Masterful Hands and Sacred Ground

Crafted deep within the cultural heartland of Orissa, each stroke reflects generations of meticulous folk painting tradition. Master artisans painstakingly prepare the traditional paata canvas, utilizing ancient techniques passed down through centuries of hereditary practice. You will immediately recognize the exceptional construction quality and the profound dedication poured into every delicate ink line.

Intricate Harmony and Balanced Proportions

Delight in the mesmerizing composition, where multiple botanical medallions encircle a majestic central arbor in perfect geometric symmetry. Measuring an intimate 13 inches in height by 13 inches in width, the square format creates a balanced visual weight that commands quiet admiration. You will appreciate how the intricate monochrome detailing draws your eye across the canvas, revealing hidden flourishes with every closer look.

Roots in Ancient Folklore

Embrace a rich lineage steeped in the mythological traditions of eastern India, where flora represents the eternal cycle of life and spiritual growth. The sacred motifs rendered here echo temple carvings and ancient palm-leaf manuscripts that once preserved the wisdom of ancient sages. You own a genuine fragment of cultural history, keeping a centuries-old artisanal movement vibrant within your modern domain.

Where to Showcase Your Masterpiece

Suspend this captivating artwork in your personal study, cozy reading nook, or sophisticated entryway to instantly elevate the surrounding atmosphere. You can pair the organic composition with natural wood accents and minimalist furnishings to allow the intricate details to truly shine. Guests will undoubtedly gravitate toward the hypnotic botanical patterns, sparking conversations about heritage, art, and refined taste.

Preserving Generations of Elegance

Protect your cherished creation by mounting it away from direct sunlight and excessive humidity to preserve the delicate integrity of the traditional canvas. A gentle dusting with a soft, dry cloth will keep the monochromatic pigments vivid and pristine for decades to come. You are investing in a lasting heirloom that bridges past and present, promising enduring beauty for your family's future.

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.