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Tree Series 203

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Name: Tree Series 203
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: WRB742
Price: 195.00 USD
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	WRB742
	Paata painting from Orissa
	32 inch Height X 7 inch Width
	Weight 300 gm

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An Endless Tapestry of Life

Transform your living space into a sanctuary of ancient storytelling with a breathtaking vertical composition that commands quiet contemplation. You will find yourself drawn into the mesmerizing botanical motifs, where every carefully rendered branch whispers secrets of primordial creation. This magnificent masterpiece effortlessly anchors a room, inviting endless admiration from discerning guests who appreciate authentic world art.

Masterful Hands and Natural Pigments

Master artisans from the sun-drenched ateliers of Orissa pour generations of refined skill into creating each traditional paata painting. You can trace the devotion in every microscopic brushstroke, executed with handmade tools upon prepared cloth primed with chalk and tamarind seed gum. Natural mineral and vegetable pigments yield an earthy, glowing palette that deepens in character as the years gracefully accumulate.

Stature and Balanced Proportion

Rising gracefully to an impressive thirty-two inches in height while maintaining a slender seven-inch width, the slender verticality creates striking architectural presence. You will easily find the ideal narrow wall space for hanging, whether flanking a grand entryway or punctuating a secluded reading nook. The balanced symmetry and rhythmic progression of botanical circles draw your eye upward, creating an uplifting sense of boundless vertical expansion.

Sacred Roots in Heritage

Immerse yourself in a profound lineage of folk painting that echoes the sacred temple traditions of Eastern India. You are acquiring more than mere decor; you own a vibrant fragment of mythological history that symbolizes eternal renewal and cosmic interconnectedness. The recurring arboreal motif serves as an ancient bridge between earth and heavens, carrying forward spiritual narratives that have endured for millennia.

Elegance in Sanctuary and Salon

Envision this striking visual anchor bringing warmth and soulful sophistication to a minimalist urban loft or a traditional study. You can suspend the vertical marvel against neutral walls to let the rich organic dyes vibrate with natural interior light. It serves as a daily meditation on growth and resilience, grounding your personal environment with meditative, artistic harmony.

Preservation of Timeless Beauty

Protect your investment by hanging the delicate cloth canvas away from direct, harsh sunlight to preserve the vibrant botanical pigments indefinitely. You need only dust the surface occasionally with a soft, dry cloth to maintain the pristine integrity of the traditional Orissa craftsmanship. By offering proper care, you ensure this heirloom-quality masterpiece continues to radiate cultural splendor for generations yet 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.