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Tree Series 201

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Name: Tree Series 201
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: WRB739
Price: 75.00 USD
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	WRB739
	Paata painting from Orissa
	32 inch Height X 7 inch Width
	Weight 300 gm

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Sacred Foliage in Your Sanctuary

Transform your living space with a profound visual meditation on existence itself. You will immediately appreciate how the majestic arboreal motif draws the eye upward, infusing your interior with a serene, contemplative aura. This exquisite creation serves as a sophisticated focal point, inviting quiet reflection into your daily routine.

Masterful Hands and Timeless Technique

Master artisans pour generations of inherited knowledge into every meticulously brushed stroke. Created using the revered paata method originating from Orissa, the composition relies entirely on authentic mineral and vegetable pigments bound to a stiffened cloth canvas. You can trace the extraordinary dedication required to execute such fine line work, honoring a heritage of absolute devotion to craft.

Proportional Elegance and Visual Rhythm

Spanning an impressive 32 inches in height while maintaining a slender 7-inch width, the vertical format creates a striking architectural presence. You will notice how the narrow silhouette allows the artwork to fit gracefully into compact wall spaces, alcoves, or narrow corridors. Intricate botanical details and repetitive circular motifs establish a mesmerizing rhythm that guides your gaze smoothly down the entire composition.

Ancient Roots in Eastern Tradition

Steeped in the rich cultural tapestry of eastern India, the artwork embodies the sacred concept of the cosmic axis connecting earth and heaven. You connect directly to ancient mythological traditions where the eternal foliage represents creation, renewal, and the interconnectedness of all life. Each depicted branch and leaf carries centuries of symbolic weight, offering a profound window into timeless philosophical beliefs.

Curated Placement for Ultimate Impact

Hang the vertical masterpiece in a quiet reading nook, a sophisticated entryway, or beside a minimalist altar to maximize its grounding energy. You will find that pairing the piece with warm directional lighting highlights the subtle textures of the traditional cloth base. The slender profile effortlessly enhances awkward wall transitions, bringing an undeniable touch of gallery-worthy refinement to previously overlooked corners.

Preserving Your Heirloom

Protect the delicate organic pigments by mounting the artwork away from direct, harsh sunlight and excessive humidity. You can easily maintain the pristine condition of the surface by gently sweeping away accumulated dust with a soft, dry artist brush. By treating the traditional canvas with mindful care, you ensure that future generations will continue to cherish its enduring beauty and cultural resonance.

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.