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Tree Series 194

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Name: Tree Series 194
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: WRB727
Price: 75.00 USD
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	WRB727
	Paata painting from Orissa
	32 inch Height X 7 inch Width
	Weight 300 gm

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Awaken Your Walls with Eternal Roots

Invite the timeless majesty of ancient botanical symbolism into your private sanctuary with a breathtaking vertical masterpiece. You will instantly captivate your guests as your eyes trace the ascending branches of a sacred ecosystem rendered in striking detail. Transform any understated corridor or reflective reading nook into an art gallery of profound natural wonder.

Masterful Hands and Earthly Pigments

Master artisans pour generations of inherited wisdom into every meticulously brushed stroke of this traditional paata canvas. You can deeply appreciate the meticulous layering of rich, organic pigments derived from minerals, stones, and shells onto stiffened cloth. Each delicate line honors centuries of rigorous craftsmanship, resulting in a textural masterpiece that rewards close, contemplative inspection.

Vertical Elegance in Vibrant Harmony

Measuring an impressive 32 inches in height yet gracefully constrained to a slender 7-inch width, the composition commands attention without overwhelming your spatial design. You will adore how the harmonious sequence of botanical roundels creates a rhythmic visual melody guiding the eye upward. Soft earthy tones blend seamlessly with vibrant accents, establishing a sophisticated palette that elevates diverse interior aesthetics.

Echoes of Eastern Heritage and Myth

Rooted deeply in the sacred folk painting traditions of Orissa, India, the creation serves as a visual bridge to ancient cosmological philosophies. You carry forward a rich cultural legacy symbolizing eternal life, cosmic interconnectedness, and the resilient bond between earth and heavens. Every intricate foliage pattern channels ancient temple murals, telling a silent story of creation and enduring vitality.

Curating Your Sacred Space

Hang the vertical scroll proudly beside a grand entryway, within a meditative yoga corner, or above an artisanal wooden console table. You will find that placing the botanical arrangement in a sunlit hallway dramatically enhances the luminous quality of the natural dyes. Let the organic motifs ground your daily environment, offering a tranquil visual anchor for moments of quiet reflection.

Preserving Your Artisanal Treasure

Protect the delicate cloth painting from direct, harsh sunlight to preserve the radiant brilliance of the organic color palette for decades to come. You simply need to dust the surface gently with a soft, dry microfiber cloth to maintain its pristine, museum-quality allure. By treating the heirloom with mindful reverence, you ensure its vibrant botanical spirit continues to enrich your home indefinitely.

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.