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Tree Series 234

฿1425
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WRB852
Paata painting from Orissa
16 inch Height X 6 inch Width
Weight 300 gm
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A Verdant Sanctuary for Your Walls

Bring the timeless elegance of ancient botanical symbolism into your living space with a captivating masterpiece that breathes life into empty corners. You will discover an arresting visual focal point designed to elevate your interior decor with organic grace and profound heritage. Let your walls resonate with the quiet majesty of a sacred arboreal vision.

Masterful Heritage Craftsmanship

Master artisans from Orissa channel generations of specialized knowledge into every meticulously brushed stroke of this exquisite paata painting. You will appreciate the dedication required to grind natural mineral pigments and bind them onto traditional surfaces with remarkable precision. Each intricate line reflects a profound mastery of classical folk artistry, handed down through centuries of devoted practice.

Harmonious Composition and Form

Standing at an elegant 16 inches in height alongside a slender 6-inch width, the vertical composition commands attention without overwhelming your intimate architectural spaces. You will marvel at the delicate balance of earthy tones and vibrant botanical motifs woven seamlessly throughout the balanced vertical registers. The fine detailing invites close inspection, rewarding your discerning eye with layers of subtle texture and harmonious color grading.

Roots in Ancient Mythology

Rooted deeply in the rich cultural traditions of eastern India, the revered Tree of Life symbolizes eternal growth, resilience, and interconnectedness. You connect with a lineage of sacred art that translates spiritual cosmology into breathtaking visual poetry for the modern sanctuary. Every branch and leaf tells a visual story of cosmic balance deeply cherished across centuries of Eastern philosophy.

Curated Display Inspiration

Position this vertical treasure within a cozy reading nook, a sophisticated entryway, or beside a sunlit window to enhance its organic warmth. You will find that its elongated profile fits effortlessly into narrow wall panels where traditional square frames simply cannot go. Pair it with minimalist lighting to cast gentle shadows that accentuate the rich texture of the handmade canvas surface.

Preserving Your Heirloom

Protect the vibrant mineral pigments by hanging your artwork away from direct, harsh sunlight to ensure generations of breathtaking visual enjoyment. You need only dust the surface gently with a soft, dry cloth to maintain the pristine condition of the delicate natural fibers. Invest in this enduring legacy piece today, and enjoy a lifetime of sophisticated storytelling woven directly into your home.

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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