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Tree Series 152

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Name: Tree Series 152
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: WRB603
Price: 75.00 USD
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	WRB603
	Paata painting from Orissa
	13 inch Height X 13 inch Width
	Weight 300 gm

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An Invitation to Serenity

Immerse your living spaces in the profound tranquility of ancient Indian folklore with a breathtaking paata masterpiece from Orissa. You will instantly notice how the delicate composition breathes organic elegance into your walls, transforming ordinary rooms into sanctuaries of art. Let your eyes wander across the meticulously rendered botanical grid and experience a deep connection to timeless natural beauty.

Masterful Hands and Natural Pigments

Master artisans pour generations of inherited knowledge into every millimeter of this traditional creation, employing techniques passed down through centuries. You will appreciate the organic preparation of cloth canvases coated with gum and chalk, providing a rich, textured foundation for the fine black linework. Each botanical element emerges through the deliberate strokes of a fine-haired brush, showcasing an uncompromising commitment to authentic craftsmanship and lasting artistic integrity.

Symmetrical Harmony and Intricate Borders

Measuring an intimate thirteen inches in height by thirteen inches in width, the square composition commands attention through balanced geometric precision. You will marvel at the sixteen distinct circular medallions, each housing a unique arboreal specimen framed by an elaborately detailed floral border. The contrasting shades and rhythmic patterns draw your gaze inward, creating an absorbing visual meditation that reveals new intricacies with every single glance.

Roots in Ancient Heritage

Originating from the sacred temple towns of eastern India, this heritage piece reflects the profound spiritual reverence for nature embedded in local mythology. You connect directly with the sacred Kalpavriksha traditions, where trees symbolize fertility, cosmic energy, and the eternal cycle of life. Owning such a cultural treasure allows you to preserve a fading vernacular art form that celebrates the harmonious coexistence of humanity and the earth.

Curating Your Sanctuary

Envision this striking creation anchoring a quiet reading nook, a sophisticated entryway, or a contemplative home office gallery wall. You can easily pair the compact square format with minimalist framing to let the rich folkloric details take center stage without competing decor. It serves as an exceptional focal point that sparks meaningful conversations while enveloping your personal sanctuary in soothing, meditative energy.

Preserving Generations of Beauty

Protecting your investment requires simple mindfulness, keeping the canvas away from direct, harsh sunlight and excessive atmospheric moisture to preserve the natural pigments. You can gently dust the surface with a soft, dry cloth whenever necessary to maintain its pristine visual clarity for years to come. By treating this handcrafted heirloom with care, you ensure that its captivating botanical spirit endures as a cherished centerpiece of your collection.

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.