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Tree Series 224

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Name: Tree Series 224
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: WRB774
Price: 75.00 USD
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	WRB774
	Paata painting from Orissa
	32 inch Height X 7 inch Width
	Weight 300 gm

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An Invitation to Sacred Botanical Elegance

Transform your living space into a sanctuary of timeless beauty with a magnificent vertical creation that bridges earth and sky. You will instantly captivate your guests as they gaze upon the intricate storytelling woven into every single millimeter of canvas. Elevate your interior design effortlessly by introducing a profound narrative of nature's eternal vitality.

Masterful Hands and Timeless Heritage

Master artisans from the sun-drenched ateliers of Orissa pour generations of refined skill into crafting each traditional paata masterpiece. You will appreciate the painstaking dedication required to prepare the treated cloth canvas before delicate mineral pigments bring the botanical composition to life. Every precise brushstroke reflects an unbroken lineage of ancient folk painting techniques passed down through centuries of devoted master craftsmen.

Proportional Harmony and Striking Visuals

Stretching gracefully at thirty-two inches in height while maintaining a slender seven-inch width, the composition commands attention without overwhelming your architectural layout. You will admire how the vertical format draws the eye upward, accentuating soaring ceilings and narrow wall niches with effortless sophistication. The balanced interplay of earthy tones and meticulous borders creates a mesmerizing rhythm that anchors the entire visual field.

Roots in Mythological Tradition and Ancient Lore

Embrace an ancient cultural legacy deeply rooted in the sacred pattachitra traditions of Eastern India, where sacred symbolism flourishes on cloth. You connect directly with primordial motifs representing the cosmic axis, where roots plunge into the underworld while branches touch the divine heavens. Each depicted foliage arrangement serves as a visual hymn to creation, resilience, and the eternal cycle of renewal celebrated in sacred folklore.

Exquisite Display Within Refined Interiors

Enhance a quiet reading nook, frame a narrow hallway entrance, or create a contemplative focal point above a minimalist console table. You will find that the vertical orientation effortlessly revitalizes forgotten architectural dead zones, turning them into galleries of personal reflection. Pair the artwork with warm directional lighting to cast gentle shadows across the textured surface, enriching the sophisticated atmosphere of your home.

Preserving Generations of Artisanal Value

Protect your investment by displaying the vertical masterpiece away from direct sunlight and excessive humidity to preserve the vibrancy of natural mineral pigments. You can easily maintain the pristine condition by dusting the surface gently with a soft, dry microfiber cloth whenever necessary. By offering proper care, you ensure that this heirloom-quality creation will enrich your family's aesthetic legacy for decades 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.