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Tree Series 211

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Name: Tree Series 211
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: WRB754
Price: 75.00 USD
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	WRB754
	Paata painting from Orissa
	32 inch Height X 7 inch Width
	Weight 300 gm

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Bountiful Canopy of Heritage

Bring the eternal promise of flourishing life into your living sanctuary with a breathtaking masterpiece that anchors any room in timeless elegance. You will immediately notice how the intricate vertical composition draws the gaze upward, filling your space with a serene, meditative aura. This exquisite vertical scroll serves as a stunning focal point, effortlessly bridging traditional artistry with sophisticated interior design.

Masterful Hands and Natural Elements

Skilled artisans pour generations of specialized knowledge into every millimeter of this traditional paata painting originating from the vibrant cultural heartland of Orissa. You will appreciate the painstaking dedication required to prepare the specialized canvas, utilizing time-honored organic materials and rich, earth-derived pigments that capture the essence of antiquity. Each delicate brushstroke reflects a profound mastery of indigenous techniques, ensuring that the finished creation pulses with authentic artistic vitality.

Harmonious Proportions and Details

Measuring an elegant 32 inches in height by 7 inches in width, the slender silhouette offers exceptional versatility for accentuating narrow architectural walls or cozy gallery corners. You can easily admire the mesmerizing sequence of botanical roundels, where fine linework and meticulous symmetry celebrate the endless bounty of nature. The restrained palette enhances the sophisticated visual rhythm, inviting you to discover new, subtle details with every quiet glance.

Rooted in Ancient Pattachitra Tradition

Deeply steeped in the sacred iconography of Indian folklore, this compelling interpretation of the cosmic flora symbolizes eternal creation, interconnectedness, and spiritual grounding. You are connecting directly with a centuries-old heritage where master painters transcribed mythological reverence and ecological harmony onto fragile surfaces. Owning such a culturally rich artifact allows you to preserve a fading lineage of storytelling that honors the sacred breath of the universe.

Sanctuary Settings and Placement

Transform a quiet reading nook, a sophisticated entryway, or a contemplative meditation room by mounting this graceful vertical treasure against a neutral backdrop. You will find that its elongated format creates an illusion of architectural height while introducing a grounding, organic presence to minimalist or bohemian decor schemes. Let it welcome guests with a profound sense of cultural depth and quiet, artistic contemplation.

Preserving Your Heirloom

Protect the delicate organic pigments and natural canvas by hanging your artwork away from direct, harsh sunlight and excessive moisture fluctuations. You can gently maintain the pristine condition of the surface by using a soft, dry microfiber cloth to remove dust without disturbing the fine linework. Treat this investment with mindful care, and it will reward you with decades of enduring beauty and ancestral storytelling.

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.